€ was it $1000 better sounding? Absolutely, positively not! I figure those interconnects sounded about $9.95 better. 73, Dick WC1M -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/ampfaq.html Submissions: amps@contesting.com Administrative requests: amps-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-amps@contesting.com Search: http://www.contesting.com/km9p/search.htm