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Solid State vs. Tubes - What if Transistors came first?

What do you guys think?

If transistors came first, and then decades later tubes were invented, would we have any tube amps we would call high end?

Wouldn’t they all fail to reach the height of performance and transparency set by transistor amps?

Best,

E

P.S. I love Conrad Johnson. I'm just wondering how  much of our arguments have to do with timing. 
erik_squires
glupson
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geoffkait,

I did come out and mentioned it many times, but you never read past "My understanding is..." so you did not drink from this well of wisdom I have been selflessly opening for you.


Now, just so you do not say I have not told you, appearance of the equipment does play a big role to many potential buyers.
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dave_b
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Of course not Geoffkait, your missing the context and intent of my statement silly.  I was referencing the common reaction we all have to live music...it’s easily identifiable!  At home, I can understand how someone would try and get a bit of that same feeling at home by hitting the loudness button.
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geoffkait
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glubson, prove it. No offense intended.
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geoffkait
23,365 posts
 
Dale, whatever.
glupson
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geoffkait,

Prove what? Well, whatever it is, no need for me to prove it. Time will tell. You can jump on board now and later pretend you were avantgarde. Tickets are free.
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