Why do Tube Amps sound more romantic v SS amps

Sadly, the warmpth of the tube amp is caused by the 2nd order harmonic distortion the tube amps tend to produce. You will notice that often, tube amp's power rating re rated at 1% to 10% harmonic distortion. It gives a richer, more "warm" sound that people like. Buy the gear that makes you happy!  All of us hear differently; our ears are shaped differently. Beautifully made guitars have a richer sound because the string's harmonics are excited by the player's activity and make it through to the soundboard of the instrument and into the air. They sound "fuller" and "richer" because of it.  Enjoy the music and forget about a bunch of numbers.

@pindac did not say a thing other than Tube DAC and Tube Phone Pre. 

SS is fine just fine. 

@hilde45 you do you. I do me and have both topologies in my system.

Its about music and music is sound. Or for some they may listen to white noise.  

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@aseaman007 

aren't you glad you asked the original question?  🤣

asked for a drink of water and we turned on the fire hose

regarding any advice for amplifiers, it is important to note your speakers and the size/nature of your listening room...

Morning all,

When I first wrote the post I knew the word romantic wasnt the right choice but that was all that came to mind. The better word should have been soothing mello tone flavor, but in all my audio journey Ive never heard a tube amp even to this day except on youtube posts not the same. So all Ive read is from others with tube amps and their descriptions on tubes.

Why Im sticking to SS amps is my brother and son both play guitars so from the supply issues and cost of tubes is why Im staying with SS amp.

Thxs all very interesting replies especially the one about grabbing the tubes and feeling oh so romantic. 🤣