this is actually becoming quite funny...these threads in general about tubes vs ss, bias class A vs bias class xxx, cd vs vinyl, linestage A vs linestage B, tube damper 1 vs tube damper 2...the similarities between such discussions and those of a religious nature are quite striking indeed. Toss pride, envy, and greed in the mix and we have a very rich, although pointless, discourse. I have become quite bored with these discussions lately and I mean no offence to anyone but it's just that I would rather be listening to the stuff I have than trying to prove endless points to other obsessive types like myself. The answer to what is the best x-y-z chrome cadulator is, hold on to your butts: the one you are listening to NOW. Amen. Pass the egg nog.