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Anyone permanently convert from tubes to SS?

I often hear about those that "discover" tubes and never look back, but has anyone here gone from being a "tube guy" to finding a SS amp that satisfied you equally or more? I don't intend on starting another tube vs. SS debate, I'd just like to see how many have left tubes behind. If you are a convert, which SS amp convinced you to leave tubes?
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eweedhome
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I did tubes throughout most of the 80's but got really tired of messing with them and went with a passive pre and a Levinson ML-9 in 1989, and didn't go back to tubes until, I think, 1999. That's not "permanent," but in this hobby, 10-11 years is pretty close to "permanent."
audiomax
166 posts
 
Why give up tube or SS? Try hybrid.
fafafion
190 posts
 
Karan acoustics,Lavardin ,Neodio,ASR,certain Mark Levinson..

Mind you ,they do not make your typical SS amp.
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johnk
1,975 posts
 
I use both and give up nothing nothing;)
tinear1
49 posts
 
I like a tube pre and SS amp - best of both worlds. Specifically a new ARC LS-26 (I love this pre!) and a Krell FPB 400cx. It's a velvet glove holding on to a slegehammer.
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