Best Values and worst values in SS and tube amps ?

In this audio world of $ 2,000.00 interconnects, $ 4,000 cartriges, and $ 10,000 room treatment equipment, not counting the expensive tweaking toys, this is an expensive hobby, and the opportunity for spending money in a less-than-wise manner abound. I have not been negative about anything. As in all things, there are products on the upper ladder and others below. But it's only MY opinion.How many high-end manufacturers do you know that advertise as being ''second best'' or third best'' ? They ask % 100 of your money for a % 100 promise of % 100 performance. Yet, how many provide % 100 satisfaction as promised? It is very realistic to speak of value, and one is confronted everytime with the spending of hard-earned money on these toys, as they are toys. Audiogon is a forum of free speech, and I am absolutely certain that most people have their own idea of what constitutes a bargain or a scam. I just happened to share my views, without bias, and I had hoped without criticism. This is not the case apparently. Why do we not let the statistics rule? I have no trouble with 100 different opinions that are different than mine. This is democracy. And this is why I like this forum! Why don't we just chalk it down to me having bad ears? Case closed.

sonicbeauty,you don't have to explain to the neanderthals,they probably voted for BUSH.you know,everybody thinks along the same lines.don't have a independent thought...you're upsetting the powers that be.i don't mean to be redundant,but thanks again for this great thread.. pax

jim b.

Route 9, I DID vote for Bush and I'm still able to see the merit in the thread. Go figure. You'll do better sticking to stereo and staying away from stereotype.