[LarrRup]

I have owned the Yaqin MC 100B for about three years now. I bought
from a retailer in Canada, I replaced the power tubes by choice. BIG
improvement from this change. I also replaced my KEF C95's with a
used pair if B&W P700 floor standing speakers. Huge improvement with
this change. I also added a used equalizer.

I source this system from a classic IPOD with dock with most all music
in Apple Lossless format. I cannot give up the convenience of the
remote and would love to upgrade this crappy dock with something
better, but have not been able to find one.

At about a $1000 (not including the IPOD), this is the best system I
have ever owned. I'm in heaven. Granted I came from a original
Carver receiver and have never listened to high quality tube or solid
state amps (at least not carefully). The bang for the buck for this
amp is huge.

For the last 35 years or so I have been so missing good sound. Back
then the amp was some mass market brand (and tubed by default), the
speakers were the original Advents, with a nothing special turntable.
It has not been until I bought the Yaqin, and the B&W's that I can
finally say I have recovered very good sound after a VERY long time.

It would take allot of convincing that a solid state amp anywhere
near the price of the Yaqin could be possible near as good, let alone
better. The funny part is I've not listened to the alternative, and
opposing views likely haven't either. LOL