I think I have had this long enough (8/11) and used it enough to write a fair evaluation of this amp.. [IMG]http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy70/VTypeV4/BV300RVW.jpg[/IMG] Overview: This is a budget amplifier actually built by Smarvo somewhere in the east but is rebadged with the Ashton badge, much like some of the transistor range of amps. The Eden amplifier is also the same amp with a few detail changes in the pre-amp and and inverted chassis. It is a genuine all valve offering wit