ok been set up for about 30 mins - first impression - good solid build - looks good - remote a bit cheap - cd tray prob cheapest i have ever seen and opens so fast! As soon as hit play wow - vocals far better more open as is the soundstage - bass much deeper - seems far more neutral as my top end was a little off before, seems very easy to listen to. Difference between tube and solid state seems subtle at moment not kine of thing can really asses on short listen - will update. First impressions really good def upgrade on my Kandy CDP