Switched From Tubes To SS???Glad You Did???

Thanks Viridian.My problem is that as a retired soldier my pension is stretched to the max & I have to buy for the long term,which is why I drive everyone crazy with question after question regarding which path to take.Plus it doesn't help that my grail speakers are Dynaudio's which I will admit sounded FANTASTIC driven by the 40 Tube Watts from the Yaqin I just flipped(due to it's developing some problems after I dropped it on it's head).I guess when all is said & done I'm gonna stick with the glass,for me it just makes since in the long run...Take care...

I have a tube pre, the Herron VTSP 3A, which is hassle free. You can leave it on 24/7. I pair it will a solid state amp. I agree with others in that a tube pre and solid state amp is the way to go. I leave my system on 24/7 and don't worry about warm up, or if the tubes are good ect...

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I really don't care one way or the other. I run solid state monoblocs because I cannot afford the same amount of power in tube amps. I run a tube preamp because I like the way the preamp sounds. If I found a ss preamp in the same price range that sounded better, I'd buy it. My tube preamp has been pretty maintenance free and no real hassles.
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Viridian, I have owned Cornwalls and Fortes (as well as Heresys)and imo they do not compare to Lascalas, no offense meant. All lacked that "magic". Pretty dramatic to make a total system change. How often do you do this ? I recommend you get a pair of used Lascalas and keep your tubes, if you like Klipsch. The larger mid horn and woofer horn of the Lascalas make them a much more "coherent" speaker than the others. With the ownership of Cornwalls and Fortes, I am assuming the room will give you enough space for them. Jesusa0, I sent you an email......

So if money, space, heat, hassle etc. are no object tubes are still the best way to go with both preamp and amp, right?