*Sorry, can't type Chinese fast enough.* Yes these new tube-hearted babies were introduced at NAMM in January 2005. The speaker simulator of the Vox Tonelab SE pedal (also tube-equipped) does sound superior to that of the various POD units to my ears. Being traditional gain pedals, the COOLTRONs don't feature speaker simulator circuits. Beautiful, aren't they? http://www.guitar-gear.com/news/shownews.php?newsid=1941 $250 USD. $250 USD. $225