Then you can ignore all of the posts that preceded mine, as they all refer to the earlier solid-state offering. Bob Latino is a good guy, and this is, more or less, a proven design. It would be hard to compare this to a new tube amp as pretty much all of them sell for over $1000.00. The few in this price range are made in China, for what it's worth. I'd go with it, but if you don't need the power, Bob's Stereo 70 reissue kit looks fabulous. Audiogon member Trelja built one and has told me that it is fantastic. Best of luck.
