Is solid state obsolete?

Rowland uses IC's in his amps for the last 5-6 years, guess they're not as bad you guys think?

and what does halcro use?

You'd have to make a very convincing argument that the Halcro's aren't the most "ideal" amplifiers on the planet? They measure exactly like what engineers would say is ideal or nearly perfect. IC based amplification?

"Ideal" may not always sound the best, but that's another discussion.

All I have to say to you all is Caveat Emptor!

Tbadder, what about class A TUBE amps?

I actually agree with the original question. As a technology for music reproduction solid state is fading and soon will become no more relevant than tubes, cone based loudspeakers, analog vinyl or metal based wires. Let's face it, the solid state insurgency is in its death throes.

Does it look like it?
Krell, Gamut, Accuphase, Clayton, McCormick, Rowland, Boulder
look like most of the are still in busniess to me.
Does everyone on internet forums feel they need to express ther ignorance to the whole world by writing down the first stupid question that comes to mind?

>>nothing but nothing beats a well made class A ss amp--nothing<<

Everybody has a right to be stupid but this guy is abusing the privelege!!!!
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