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Originally Posted by phunge
I own the 1060 (and three 1050s), this is a very solid and mature design. Boulder does not follow other manufacturers in releasing new amps every few years, the 2060 design had been manufactured for 17 years before being redesigned as the 2160. Unlike the 2060, the 1060 is already a newer design utilizing surface mount parts instead of through-hole components like the older 2060.
The 1060 is an incredible amp, and I highly recommend it. It is about as neutral a component as I have heard. It runs warm but not hot, and is beautifully machined and finished. You will not be disappointed!
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Surface mount is nice. I have heard the 1060 and it does sound great.
I think that the 2060 is still a significantly better sounding amp per Boulder... I wonder how much better the 2160 is.