Tube Power vs Solid State Power

I found this short article to be very good.  


https://www.caryaudio.com/2018/06/04/vacuum-tube-vs-solid-state/

If solid state amps had the same power supplies as most tube amps, you would not see much difference. There are very few low power solid state amps with big power supplies so it's hard to compare.  

You know larryi2, that is a good representation of what actually happens, as I understand it. The type of harmonics are the perfect imperfection that MY ears lend themselves to. Most SS are Brittle, Harsh and (seem) bright, to a point of fatigue. Tubes just don't do it..

It is how they measure distortion, and how much distortion there is at any given time. THEY (manufactures) do all kinds of things to print a bigger number, or lower distortion ratings.. There are a LOT of weird numbers flying around for sure.. 

I like when a manufacture says. 100 watts minimum @ 8ohms. 20hz to 20khz with .01 THD/IMD

https://www.nti-audio.com/en/support/know-how/lets-clear-up-some-things-about-distortion

A watt is a watt, it's AFTER the fact anyway...

Regards

Tubes distort on odd order harmonics if I recall. Whereas SS distorts on even order which is less desirable to the ears. Thus, some believe the tubes sound better

Read this:
https://evanuik.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/the-cool-sound-of-tubes.pdf