I was never a tube guy...until I listened.
I find it depends on the brand, in terms of sound and reliability etc....I don't tube roll, I just listen to what the amp or peamp has got say on its own.
I also own solid state and enjoy both mediums very much.
Sometimes I am in a tube mood, others SS.
I have had no problems with reliability with my tube gear
(Mcintosh,VTL,radii)
I have had no problems with my SS gear..(Mcintosh,Linn,Naim)
I use both horn speakers and dynamic ones
I find I listen to my different systems somewhat equally.
So I am saying, I enjoy both, but clearly a good tube amp is heaps o fun.
I find it depends on the brand, in terms of sound and reliability etc....I don't tube roll, I just listen to what the amp or peamp has got say on its own.
I also own solid state and enjoy both mediums very much.
Sometimes I am in a tube mood, others SS.
I have had no problems with reliability with my tube gear
(Mcintosh,VTL,radii)
I have had no problems with my SS gear..(Mcintosh,Linn,Naim)
I use both horn speakers and dynamic ones
I find I listen to my different systems somewhat equally.
So I am saying, I enjoy both, but clearly a good tube amp is heaps o fun.