Why do we want to distortions?

Tubes when they do distort its smoother even order harmonics most solid state are odd harmonics . That being said mosfets, bipolar, Jfets have tube like characters . Tubes do add bloom 
Especially specific power tubes like 300 Bs  but have excellent midrange sonics.

@bdp24 sorry, my poor choice of words, You are not mistaken, it was just an understatement IMHO

Cheers

Luis

We said Tube Amp Sounds Better :-)

Who said Medium Rare Steaks tastes better?

Because some distortions sound better than the original.

It is like adding MSG to food......

@atmasphere Thanks for that lengthy description. I emailed that one to myself for future reference. You never know when Audiogon will delete this thread.

I have 4 types of gear and they sound different but smooth. Your post may explain what I am hearing.

- KRELL K-300i (Class AB very smooth and powerful)
- Benchmark HPA4 + AHB2 (extremely clear and smooth)
- D-Sonic M3a 800s (Class D smooth and powerful)
- CODA 07x preamp (SET smooth)