Audio Note Soro from 97, still current?

Phil,

I have mine on Audiopoints. I actually have them under everything, including the battery power supply for the Teres! I also use Stardamp to control cover resonance. The cover is kinda flimsy, probably my only gripe about the Soro.

I've never heard the JMR's, so I can't compare them. But I have heard good things about them.

BTW, if you don't have the manual, email Peter Q and he'll drop one in the mail for you. Great guys, and he actualy answers all of my stupid emails!

As far as tubes go, be careful where you buy. Some places are EXTREMELY expensive. Deals happen on ebay, but here on the 'gon is probably the best place. At least you have a better chance of getting quality tubes from an audiophile.

Feel free to email anytime.

Joe

BTW I had a pair of B&W CDM 1NTs rated at 89 db ? maybe 88 , anyway I had no trouble driving them with my oto. At least at reasonable listening levels. Allthough "resonable" is a relative term.
Recently replaced the tubes with some RCA EL84s and Amperex 7025s.

I just got my Soro SE about 3 hours ago and even though it has old tubes I can say this amp is something special. It is very neutral and rich at the same time and, (like the JMR Trentes) I am constantly reminded of real people in the room playing real instruments. If anything, I think it is a little soft at the frequency extremes and slightly full sounding but with really big images and soundstage and very 3-D in a holographic sense. Also it is powering my 88db Trentes with no problem at all.

I know I have only heard it for a few hours and I usually shake my head when I read other people's post when they just hooked something up (and it is like Jesus awakened from the grave) but I am one happy camper and I expect to stay that way.

The soro is definitely a keeper until you discover the 300b single ended amplifiers....

Congrats Phil! Now, all you need to do is find a quad of Tele 5881's. If you think it sounds great now, wait till you change tubes.