Describe ube sound vs solid state

agreed czarivey, +1

Tube sound is like having sex with a whole bunch of different really hot looking women because each output tube has it's own sound characteristic and then how that tube is utilized (whether its single ended triode, single ended pentode, push pull, ultralinear, etc.) makes for a different sound as well...lastly, the brand of tube used - whether they are NOS tubes or current tubes makes a sonic difference as well. So there are lots of variables just like there are lots of different women, but all tube gear sounds great, just like every hot woman looks great.

SS is like not having a date and taking matters into your own hands.

Conclusion: tubes are just more fun and have a lot more going for them

Electroslacker, I do not know if you would want to buy the Mullard 10 military 12ax7 nos tube, it's rare and known as the very best money can buy, the going rate is $500.00!, and the 12au7 10m nos I believe is around $250.00!, very musical,warm, incredible resolution, great bass,said to last 10,000 hrs

My experience has been that tubes are just more musical and pleasing to listen to. I have owned a lot of both. My Exemplar Exception integrated contains the best of both. Pre-section with tubes and the amp section SS. Simply stunning. However, if I had to pick one and live with it I would go TUBE AUDIO.

Electroslacker, tell me more about the Gold lion reissue's, that could be a cheaper alternative for me to want to listen to, and keep for good back up tube's, the mullard 10m tube's are very exspensive and hard to find, although that is what I have plan's to use in my cd-player.