Tubes Through Solid State

Inna, If I took 12 shots of Glenlivet in a day, I wouldn't know the difference between a violin and a cello. Everything will sound like tube.

I meant of course 12 years old. And if I took 12 shots I would be in coma or dead, that's for sure.
Long live single malts and Hi-Fi!

Well I am fairly well off financially and with that I keep all my money in my dresser tied up in my panties.. Haaaaa:)

I also live by the motto that life is too short to drink cheap booze.

Chuck

Sm2727,

I'm not sure what you are trying to accomplish. Can you describe something about the sound that isn't sitting well with your ears?

"Tubify" can mean many things, but to me it is implying that the sound is fatiguing and edgy right now. Just a guess. Anyway, the only one who is going to be able to decide what sounds right is you. Try to buy used gear and experiment.

Another thought. You like Pass amps, what about their preamps and phonostages?

In response to Dan_ed...I am happy. I am back to vinyl after many years of chasing the digits. I just know there is always more and that is why I love this hobby. I have had Pass pre-amps...not the phono. The Pass pre-amps are excellent, but I don't think they add anything and I don't need the switching, hence going direct. I started the vinyl with an AR PH 5 going through an Adcom 795 or what ever that Pass designed one was. An inexpensive set up that taught me a lot and was easy to sell. I was really impressed with the AR for the price. I little short on the top and bottom, but the mids were great. I love my current set-up. I just know that there are tube designs that can give me the dynamic range I have now with a bit more color and depth. Cost is my limiting factor, so I am choosing my shots carefully. Everyone had been very helpful ...as usual.