Agree with Guido, the ICE-based amps are worth a listen. I have a pair of Audio Magic Model 250 ICE-based amps and love them. To put it onto perspective, I currently also own a John Hogan 6sn7/76/300B SET amp and two custom chip amps from Stan Warren.
I can tell you that my AM Model 250 ICE-based amps blend some of the outstanding qualities of my SET amp and traditional SS amps. A very big factor with ICE-based amps, like most audio equipment, relies on correct implementation and addressing the critical areas.
If I had to choose today, which of all my amps to keep, it would be my Audio Magic ICE-based amps.
I can tell you that my AM Model 250 ICE-based amps blend some of the outstanding qualities of my SET amp and traditional SS amps. A very big factor with ICE-based amps, like most audio equipment, relies on correct implementation and addressing the critical areas.
If I had to choose today, which of all my amps to keep, it would be my Audio Magic ICE-based amps.