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That lives in the bedroom for Squeezebox listening only, amazingly good sound from it, I know you're not a believer but you really should try it. It gets better and better the more I use it, I have no EQ settings at all and the bass is deep and rich etc....

Valve amps will give you distortion but in an ear pleasing way. I guess it depends on whether you like the "warm" sound you get from a valve amp. Myself I'm happy with semiconductor amps