oh no more TS from Swee Lee, eh? hmm... anyway, if you are really keen on the TS tone, try the TS7- Tone Lok version of the TS (i own one). IMO this one's value for money because it packs the sweet TS9 tone in it in addition to a hotter tone when the 'HOT' flick switch is activated. so virtually you get the TS9 & TS9DX in a single pedal... it's also much cheaper than the TS9 8)
no problems- the high price tags of the re-issue tube screamers account for the hype. i'm of the opinion that the Tone-Lok pedals by Ibanez are 'hype-less' but just as good 8)