Vitalik, Bdgregory, before I got my AVA FetValve I would have been the first to recommend the Bedini. I used a 250/250, later upgraded to an 803, for close to 16 years. In all that time I heard plenty of other big name amps in my system. Some were better at a significantly higher price, but none made the grade for me replacing the 803...
...until I got the FetValve. I knew what to expect because my friend had an older HC series AVA amp, or I thought I did. The 500EXR turned out to be noticably better: the amp that made me retire my beloved Bedini. At the price point indicated by Jeffjazz he can buy a new 350 direct from van Alstine.
Believe me, I'd have used that 803 forever if I hadn't tried the EXR.
...until I got the FetValve. I knew what to expect because my friend had an older HC series AVA amp, or I thought I did. The 500EXR turned out to be noticably better: the amp that made me retire my beloved Bedini. At the price point indicated by Jeffjazz he can buy a new 350 direct from van Alstine.
Believe me, I'd have used that 803 forever if I hadn't tried the EXR.