Class "A" solid state vs. Tube amp.?

I like my SF Line 3 preamp. However; the generally higher intial and maintenance costs of tube amplifiers caused me to decide to go with a solid state amplifier. One of the new pass amps may be the way to go if one can afford it.

Owned both solid state and tubes. To me, it is easy. TUBES!

Rowland amps with ESL's! Dynamics with Speed & Grace!

To see what the top SS amps can do....try the newer spectral gear, easily surpasses AR, Krell, Edge, Plinis...as far as accurate reproduction of input material into excellent speakers. john