Transistor Preamp that sounds like a Tube Preamp?

Asa,

my cognicizing faculties are experiencing congnitive fading while trying to make sense of your post. Sometimes a stereo is just that...a stereo, nothing more nothing less.

In the real world yes, in GON World a little less so.

is it possible that replacing capacitors and resistors from some solid state preamps can bring one closer to a "tube-like" presentation?

07-14-08: Mrtennis asked:
"is it possible that replacing capacitors and resistors from some solid state preamps can bring one closer to a "tube-like" presentation?"

Generally, no. You can make a cheaply built SS amp sound better by improving its parts, but it's best to start with an amp using high quality parts to begin with, made by a great designer that was trying to make the best possible sound.

If the designers goal was to make an amp that sounds "tube-like", stay away.

Dave