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Is solid state obsolete?

Let's cut to the chase. Mosfet, Jfet, transistors, are they a past technology like 78 rpm? IC based amps are here and here to stay. Are the days of Krell, Gamut, Accuphase, Clayton, McCormick, Rowland, Boulder, etc. gone? A tube pre amp and an IC based power amp, can it be the best combo? Comments please.
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albertporter
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Is solid state obsolete?

YES, send me all your old Jeff Rowland, Gryphon and Classe amps today !
mt10425
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Yes it was in my system, but I revived it by trading in my Parasound separates for an upgraded HK 730 Twin. Vintage Lives!
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nrchy
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As long as people are unconcerned about good sound, I guess solid state could be out. Tubes/valves are a lot older and they are still everywhere...
chadnliz
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It is neither dead or close to it and never will be IMHO
vvrinc
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Thanks man. Now I understand this urge I’ve been having to dump my Corvette for a cuter and more efficient Peel P50.

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If it don’t give you a hernia to pick it up, it ain’t worth lis’ning to!

Cheers from, Another Old Fart. 8>(
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