And a superior when has done wonders to my musical enjoyment . The amplifier+speaker's impulse response is so good that it makes symphonic music amazing. I recall a revered amplifier that to me had sub-optimal timing, I was auditioning it with a Quad 988 and the amplifier could be best described as lazy though some refer to this as cosy, it is not unique to either SS or Tubes, as I have heard amplifiers from both camps that show this weakness.