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Solid state or tube what to do??

My system is Arcam A85 DIVA, Quad 12L speakers, NAD 521i CDP, Audioquest interconnects, and Type 4 Speaker cables. I purchased the Arcam 7 months ago but now have the itch to go tube. I have the option of trading my Arcam for a Cayin TA-30 that is fully modded except for the Auricaps. Also included are 2 sets of Svetlana tubes (one pair already on board) and the others to sweeten the deal. Am I making a bad move here by doing a straight trade or should I take the chance. I have no way of auditioning the Cayin as the owner is several hundred miles away. Being new to tube, what would I be losing by giving up my Arcam and/or gaining by getting the Cayin. Also, the little Quads are 6ohms. Could this cause a problem for the Cayin?
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kehut
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Hey Randy..Congratulations on the Cayin amp. There is something indeed wonderful about a well designed and executed tube amp that just sounds so right. I did the same last year after downsizing from a 250W Plinius SA 250 monster amp to a little Manley Stingray integrated. The level of musicality went up so drastically. It was amazing.

Best of luck and enjoy your Cayin amp!...Ken
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rauliruegas
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Dear Randy: How many hours of live music usually do you hear each month? and which kind of?

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
butterscotchmusic OP
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I have no idea why you are asking that question but I will play along. I have been the lead singer and rhythm guitarist in various bands since 1992. So.....I listen to live music quite often. Mostly classic rock or folk type music. Sometimes I will listen to some blues bands here in the city I live in but there is little in the way of blues/jazz here locally. Why do you ask?
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rauliruegas
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Dear randell: I yest wondering. Don't worry. Nice to know that you are really on the music like singer and guitarist: great!!!

+++++ " I will listen to some blues bands here in the city I live in " +++++

Where is this?

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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