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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@toddalin Although I didn't read all of what you wrote, and I will not critique your videos, those songs are very very good. And they didn't sound half bad over my phone. (I'm not being snarky) I will seek these songs out and enjoy them on my system. A true 'Thank You'. ✌️

...speaking of 'snarky'...

I'm happy to see y'all have more/less adhered to topic, and not gotten into 'tube v. ss' and how their cables can affect their appreciation.....

(Will check back later, to see if this has set off the eq of an IED..😏...)

Do carry on....

Better?  Neither of them are better?  It depends on the individuals' preferences.  Yes, the dynamic range compression gives tube amp warmer natural sound.  And, yes, its harmonic distortion (even order) also adds richness to the sound making sound more appealing to some people.  But that does not mean tube amp is better.  My class A/B SS amp sounds musical to me too and it does not require maintenance. 

I've been a tube guy forever BUT the new higher end Class D gear ( Aavik, Atma-Sphere , Jeff Roland etc.) gives us the high end tube beauty without all the hassles. Period ! Once you experience the combination of Power and Finesse at the same moment....There is just no where else to go.

I trust atma-sphere because i read his posts...

I am sure class D is the way...

but i wanted to try Berning ZOTL tubes amp...

Now i want someone who experience with these two amplification and what are the difference..

A rare bird review...

anyway i dont need to upgrade my Sansui Alpha ...

i can live without any upgrade...

 But i am curious...  Anybody know ?