Hi Wayne; So... does that make me a "Cognac and Cables Type"? Not that I don't enjoy the occasional "Remy' Martin". Never had it with cables though. I can't help but think some of these tube questions might be tongue in cheek. If a person is lurking on this site, you should be aware of the controversy. Have you read the Klienhorn articles in AudioeXpress? Nelson actually admitts quite frankly that tubes sound better on his single driver speakers and he says he can't explain why... they just do. The individual with the tube question; If you can show me a SS set-up that is more musical than a tube set-up I will with great joy and tremendous relief toss every piece of tube gear right into the bay and provide a nice artificial reef for the homeless fish. Tubes are a pain in the rear; hot expensive heavy nasty to work with, please help us to rid our selves of these boat anchors.