What is everyone's take on hybrid integrated amps? I traded in an older McIntosh solid state integrated amp for a McIntosh hybrid. The dealer explained that tubes were better for the preamp stage and solid state as for the power output, like getting the benefits of both. My system sound great. Even tube-heavy Prima Luna now offers a hybrid integrated amp.
Why do Tube Amps sound more romantic v SS amps
Question newbie on tube amps, why are tube amps according to people who own them say the sound is more say romantic sound vs SS amp ?
What is better to own cost wise sound advantage single ended and push pull ?
Thanks guys excuse my inexperience on the tube issue.
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@aseaman007 For many the objective is to reproduce accurately the original performance. The original performance many have been 'romantic'. If you are listening to single-ended, there will be distortion. Some people like it but they may not be interested in reproducing the original sound. Buy what moves you. |
Having just spent 2 days at Capital Audio Fest and having been in the hobby for 40ish years I continue to be surprised by astonishingly expensive systems that are hell bent on detail retrieval to the point that the individual sounds are so disconnected that it is no longer music and has zero emotional impact. I'll stay with my ole 300Bs thank you; noting that implementation of design and synergy with the balance of the system is key to producing actual music. |
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