@asvjerry There are many many "lurkers" that follow a LOT of discussions. We are learning, seeing so many different angles of thoughts, experiences and how each of the audiophiles think. We see when people do something in order to lighten things up within a post. After reading 100% of all of the responses and trying to piece them together, I truly and welcomely enjoyed YOUR post. ✌️~Mike
Why is solid state more popular when tubes are better?
Yes tubes are more involved and require periodic maintenance. Hybrid tube components need not apply, these are really solid state.
Tubes are better for multiple reasons and yet the world and the trade prefers solid state. Those rare audio shops that are geared toward stereo listening and serious connoisseurs tend to Focus more on tubes. Those in business who like to improve volumes tend to offer solid state. All the YouTube channels looking to improve their business tend to be solid state. Maybe because tubes require much more expertise to sell, and there's lesser and lesser to go around. Solid state is more of a fast food commodity.
Tubes are difficult for businesses due to all the maintenance and complexity so you see it less often. Much much easier to sell hybrids or solid state.
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I’m so glad you told me this. Now I can get rid of my Jeff Rowland’s and just get this: Rockville BluTube WD 70w Bluetooth Tube Amplifier/Home Stereo Receiver 2-Tone https://a.co/d/7p7zYN6
SWEET!! |
@emergingsoul Looks like you hurt the feelings of some sensitive sold state guys. They arn't ok with your prefernce for tube amps. Oh well. Jerry |
Tubes look cool...they just do. Also note that you can roll different tubes whenever you feel like changing the taste of things...you gonna roll transistors in in that SS amp? No, you're not. Here's a thing about what old Ralph says about his class D amps that mystifies me a bit: The D monos display a "tube like" harmonic distortion but at 1/10th the amount of his tube amps, thus likely making it hard for the pedestrian listener to hear it...just sayin'. |
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