Hi all,

Tnx for the input on my question.  I hope others will also chime in  with 
their input.  Going solid state is very tempting, but it is nice to know 
that others have done the tube thing with success.  I'm not afraid to tweak 
a few knobs.  i've tweaked a few in my day, but that's another story.  My 
fear is damaging expensive tubes.  I do a lot  of band hopping, so I'd be 
doing a lot of tuning.

David:  I am familiar with the Quadra, and I know it's a fantastic amp, but 
is far out of my price range.  I'm going to have  to start in the boy's 
department and work up.

73, Steve KW3A