If Nuforce can have a version 2, can I? Just a few more thoughts here. I don't know how to describe this, but the sound as it comes towards you is now audible(or noticeable?). There is more sweetness to the sound. You can save money also. I think the power cord beats the 8.5's power cord and the Volex 17604, so there is no immediate need to upgrade it. I don't know how one can get proper bass with version 1-maybe with additional capacitors? Voices are also better with V-2. Now, single-ended amps may click better with a few recordings, or tubes might do something, but otherwise(don't forget tube's problems), I think V2 is great. If you audition one, don't forget about the burn-in. I think it is better to not listen until then, as it colors one's thinking(I always forget to do this.).