Kevin,

I have a tube amp which I use for demonstrations because audiophile
demand tube amps, but as you probably know, I use a T-amp for my
personal listening. If you prefer the sound of a tube amp, then by all
means use one. I find the T-amps to be honest, clear and detailed.

Bob

--- In brines_acoustics@yahoogroups.com, "sschuyler59"
<sschuyler59@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks for the responces.
>
> I am aware of the need to upgrade the input caps on the original SI and
> I will look into that.
>
> I am interested in how well the Trends amps work with the 1600s too.
>
> The digital amps look so much more energy efficient (carbon footprint,
> global warming and all that).
>
> The parts to up fix/mod/upgrade the ST-70 would end up costing as much
> or more than a digital amp.
>
> Hmmmm.
>
> Kevin
>