Why is solid state more popular when tubes are better?

@rwbadley

Thank you for your question. I have compared tubes and solid state. And haven’t been without the tubes for a while at this point, as I am waiting for finalization of equipment for delivery..

Going back to solid state after experiencing tubes makes one appreciate the specialness of what tubes do for sonic quality. Listening to a powerful solid-state amplifier is very nice but it’s not special. It’s very clinical and still enjoyable. Tube impact is remarkable, it’s interesting to listen to and you want more and more of it. It Is remarkably more enjoyable in comparison. To go back to solid state was very disappointing.

Vocals, horns, classical instruments, guitars, increased music complexity, Rock ’n’ roll Music from the 70s it’s all absolutely amazing. Vibrancy and dynamics and emphasis is far superior.

The two tubes amplifier i listened too were more clinical hugely more than my Sansui alpha...

My Sansui alpha is fluid organic warm and detailed and beat these two by a HUGE margin...

If i was like you i will come here and said that S,.S. design beat tubes design...

It will be a preposterous claim by me and void of content ... Did i do it ? NO ...

Sorry to give you the news , some well designed S.S. dont sound clinical as you said at all... It was the opposite in my experience ...

Then generalization means nothing in audio, there is god design in any category , S.S. , tubes, hybrid : only synergy with components and acoustic matter at the end ...

Not opinions because nobody compared hundred of brand name amplification of any types IN THE SAME ACOUSTIC AND ELECTRICAL CONTEXT AND CONDITIONS ...

 But what you means i think is that many S.S. design  compared to top tubes design may sound clinical and this is true indeed... As is true the reverse about power, dynamic and details in top S.S. design compared many tubes design ...

I apologize to you because my post may seems rude but  i dont means it as an attack on your post... Only as an alternative answer...

my best to you...

Listening to a powerful solid-state amplifier is very nice but it’s not special. It’s very clinical and still enjoyable.

Quicksilver amps ARE perfect.

@emergingsoul what amps and speakers do you have?

That's a personal question, I don't have to answer that. Not sure that's relevant.