This is the cleanest sounding solid state amp I've heard in

I think there are serious technology issues with this units solid state vs transformer technology, the unit is very light weight, received a 1710 as a warranty replacement for a 1700

he worked with Dolby Labs to get their landmark noise-reduction technology off the ground in the 1960s, acquired ownership of several prestigious companies like JBL speakers and Crown amplifiers, married U.S. Congresswoman Jane (Lakes) Harman, even worked as U.S. Under-secretary of Commerce in the Carter Administration.