ASL Hurricane's -- paper-in-oil, verdict?

I guess the only way to do that is to trade with someone with the newer version. I, for example, have the newer version, but I couldn't say whether or not it's less "magical" than the original. The likeliest assistance in this case will come from dealers who sold both versions.
Any dealers want to comment on this forum??

Well???

Considering the meteoric popularity of this amp, why aren't there more postings here?

As one of the core reasons for this great forum is to help and assist those of us considering a purchase (and who are in the dark), we're all waiting....

C'mon Hurricane owners, chime in!!

I have had both the MIT cap version and the latest PIO (GREEN METAL)CAP version. I prefer the Newest version. The mid-range seems a little smoother and the highs are more extended. The Mid-bass is just as neutral. I would definitely recommend the newer version.

The newer version also has a Triode mode, I prefer the Pentode mode. The sound is a bit dark and closed in running Triode.

See my comments on the tube rolling thread for my recommendations on changing both the power tubes and the signal tubes.

I hope that helps

Excellent description by Rb99. We have sold many of both versions and I have used both versions in my personal system. Prefer the newer paper in oil caps and I do not care for the amp operating in TRIODE at all. Seems to lose the air and continuosness that HP describes so well in his review. The newer caps take longer to break-in. I have no particular bias on this matter as the older caps are available and some customers have ordered that way despite our advice.

All right guys, finally! Thanks for the observations!

Also, those interested, I found some further reading at the www.high-endaudio.com site with comparisions between the two versions. Arthur also seems to prefer the latest "oil in paper" version.

I guess considering the overall low price of admission, it's probably hard to go wrong with the Hurricanes.