I had originally gotten a chance to hear the Mini-Max by Eastern awhile back at an audio show and was completely blown away by it. Im hardly what you'd call an audiophile but I do know what sounds good and what doesnt, so when my seemingly endless urges to upgrade hit...I took it upon myself to call the source. Needing a phone number I punched up their site and was surprised to see that they now appeared to be starting a whole line of tube audio. I got a hold of very friendly and knowledgable guy by the name of Bill O'Connell who abley answered all my questions. Guys, these units sound as good or better than stuff that costs twice as much...heh, its gotta be a miracle because it sure isnt a myth.