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Solid states more accurate than tubes?

Ever since I changed speakers from a pair of Maggie's to Proac's, I find the tonal balance more accurate with a ss, especially acoustic wood instruments. Tubes seem to lack that tonal accuracy. I believe it's a more realistic and accurate rendering. Is that a fair assessment? I'm not arguing tubes don't sound good with it's rich, warm sound but just not as accurate. 
jaferd
djones51
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Probably the most accurate amp you can get is the Benchmark AHB2. They would work with your speakers.
jjgasp
64 posts
 
Might want to consider Linear Tuba Audio for tube amplification with SS detail. 
jaferd OP
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This may be more of a philosophical question but isn't there only one true fidelity and is the technology there, either ss or tube or a combo that's capable of achieving that or is that a myth?  Then there's also a good likelihood that accurate reproduction may not be pleasing although I've never thought live orchestra or acoustic bands sound bad. 
edcyn
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jaferd -- Accuracy in a system can be a double-edged sword.   If fate decrees it that your favorite music has been recorded terribly, sometimes it helps if your system is slightly more forgiving, i.e., more euphonic & less accurate.
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ieales
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isn’t there only one true fidelity
No. We all hear differently. We all remember differently.
Different aspects of reproduced sound are preferred.
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