I have had my PL2 for 5 months and I love it. Have not compared it to the 1 but did roll some EL34 tubes in it. To mushy for me, prefer the KT88's but I do have a choice. I have it hooked to B&W DM602 s3 which i hope to upgrade in a few years but sound great. I listen to an eclectic mix of music but mostly blues.