Hi Steve,
Many thanks for your comments about the Mk III.  I am somewhat in awe that you can continue to wring out sonic improvements from a design that is already performing so well.  So what happened to the concept of getting to the point of diminishing returns?  If you over achieve on the Mk III it is an outstanding result but I’ll have to honestly admit the Mk II is providing a greater sonic improvement than I thought I would experience.  I'm truly appreciative I could obtain that at the price you have offered it for and I thank you very much.  Thanks also for continuing to tweak and improve the design.  

I am quite naive about tube audio design.  When I first ventured into tube amplifiers a few years ago I thought most all of the tube amp circuit designs were done and new tube amplifiers were essentially re-issues of existing designs.  I wanted to try a scratch build of an established design.  Well, in the end I got lazy, and instead built a kit.  The experience did elevate my knowledge and experience in the realm of hifi.  As I upgraded components I became aware of design aspects that go beyond the basic schematic.  Around the time I became interested in a PP tube amp I also realized that it is very unlikely I can acquire the requisite knowledge to build a PP tube amplifier from scratch that would perform to the level I desire and at a price I can afford.  Moreover, I became aware of companies such as Decware and realized further design innovation still continues today.  It excites me a whole lot to know there are designers such as yourself pushing the boundaries of tube amplifier performance and price.  Your summer sale on the TORII has allowed me to experience such design first hand.  I am very pleased with my experience to date.      

It's fine if you posted my comments on the TORII Mk II.  I mean every word I wrote and I look forward to sharing my impressions as I continue to listen and learn.


Chris