I don't want to compare with others, but I suppose its inevitable. I will say this though, for its price tag, I think it's the best value I've seen by a long shot. I'm pleased because one of "our gang" has made it available, and I feel a certain loyalty to the folks that hang out here and help make this place possible. But it's more than that. This amp is really nice.

The Stoetkit has lots of power for an entry level tube amp, with much more control of the bottom couple of octaves. The rest of the range is nice too, clean midrange and full, sparkling highs without being over-represented. And when there's no signal, the amp is dead quiet. No hum. I've not seen any entry level tube amps that could do all these things as well. I think you'll be pleased with it.

It would be very interesting to see the link on this amp in new zealand if you have it.
Sounds like it would be a lot pricier than any entry level amp.

thanx,
-akhilesh