stereo for someone special

Does she want this? Or is she like my mother and Classic95's mother? Not interested.
Are we so obsessive as to believe that everyone wants what we want? Isn't it possible that some people could care less about stereo equipment?

And you are actually thinking about a tube amp no less.

Maybe she'll get you a sewing machine in return.

How about a Squeezebox Boom or similar WiFi internet table radio? These would be my audio gift of choice for most.

Very inconspicuous and no wires except power chord. Variety of music available for free cannot be beat. Sound is good enough for most.

Get her a bose, she will love it.

Get her a bose, she will love it.
Slikric3000 (System | Threads | Answers)

He's right! Are you buying this for her or yourself?

Do you sew?

Is she a music listener/lover, if not I wouldn't bother. My mother would be happier with a plasma television, but that's her. However, this is a really nice gesture on your part and if you decide to do it, I would suggest solid state over tubes simply because she won't have to worry about tube replacement and all of the other maintenance associated with tubes.