Small amplifier Lepai I have not listened, so I can not compare it. Is definitely sonically far from a tube amp like the VR70, me sound like not so good. Sounds hard and cold. Begins with clipping on from about mid-volume setting, is not well with high input levels. The clipping is fierce and clearly audible, even if in another review something else is said. I use it for the bedroom and for small volumes, but it is inexpensive (ie its price value) and I forgive 4 stars. Hi Fi for the purposes of good sound and living room it is removed from my point of view for kilometers. Oh one more thing: I ride him with 9V, with more power he may work better because I have not checked, I rate him no worse because of the characteristics listed above, so 4 stars.