Overtubing? Danger?

This is kind of a funny question. I generally worry about whether I have any transistors in my gear.

To answer your question, it depends on the gear. My feeling is that the fewest items needed in the signal path, that can get the job done well, is better than more items. Adding unnecessary items, whether they be tubes, or anything else, is not conducive to good sound.

If you are wondering if you should put tubes in your system to cover up the digital flaws, then maybe you should look at the source, and fix the problem where it begins.

As I understand, it is the inefficiency of tubes versus the efficiencies of transistors that give tubes that warm, human sound. Tubes add harmonics that transistors leave out. Am I right? Ok, if I am on the path. What happens when a component with tubes adds harmonic color, then passes it to another component that adds component color, then passes it on to another component that adds even more. Is it better to have only one add tube sound and all the rest of the components reproduce that efficiently? I hope I am making sense.

Well Matchstickman, If I count all the tubes in my system I come up with eighty four.

I cannot imagine substituting any for transistors. Fact is, my home theater began it's life as 100% solid state and evolved to all tube (at least everywhere possible).