Tubes vs Solid State - Imaging, Soundstaging, 3D


I have limited experience with tubes having had a couple tube amps with Gold Lion KT88s and EL34s. The majority of amps I have owned have been solid state. In my experience, SS always seems to image more sharply and offer the deepest, clearest field.

Is this common?
128x128michaelkingdom
10-23-13: Tubegroover
Sorry for the loss of your grandfather Melbguy1.
Thank you for your kindness. Also this will be my last post on this forum as I have decided to cancel my membership effective immediately.
Melbguy1,
It's evident that you're experiencing some obvious stress and tough times in your life presently. I really hope your circumstances are properly addressed and things improve and you can resolve your personal crisis.
Sincerely,
Charles,
Melbguy1, you gotta realize you are on a free internet website with STRANGERS so should NOT take anything personal. You are probably not going to meet 95% of Agon members and probably DON'T want to meet 99.9% of them. LOL!!!

Seriously, I want to offer my condolences for your loss. Hang in there!
We all lose ones close to us and it is never easy for anyone!
I've certainly been there and will be again. I can understand everyone's take on this, and wouldn't life be boring if we were all the same.
Heck, I even feel bad when a tube dies!
Melbguy1 you have been a member since 2008, I think you should stay. This is just a fun hobby and should not be a source of pain or disappointment.