[JCD]

I haven't heard that particular amp, but I'm sure it's fine..

However, I think your putting the horse ahead of the cart by buying an amp for $799 to use with speakers that cost ~$60. I think you'd do just as fine with any ole stereo receiver you can lay your hands on.

Now, if you wanted to own a tube setup just for sake of the sexy tubes, that'd be different. You might want to look for some used Dynaco amps -- I'd imagine you kind find some for less than the $799 at PartsExpress and their "classic".

But if you do that, I'd also recommend upgrading your speakers. It'd still be kinda silly to spend that kind of $$ on an amp when they'll be driving $60 speakers. Not that the Insignia's are bad -- they've got a great reputation for a audiophile speaker on the cheap -- but my rule of thumb is 70%/30% for speaker/electronics budgeting.

JCD