Indeed the T amp sounds very good. My friend brought over an Audio
Magus moded Trends TA10.1 today and looking at that little box next to
the FT1600's was hilarious. For $235 is is extremely good. Not as good
as my tubes but good. He will be using it with bookshelf BP25's since
being restricted to space. I did try to talk him into Bob's smaller
speakers.

Den







--- In brines_acoustics@yahoogroups.com, "rbrines@..." <rbrines@...>
wrote:
>
> 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
> >
>