Tubes vs. solid state.

Phd, thanks for your input.

I have heard some of those amps you mentioned however they are still different than my amp with EL34's which is known as the ideal tube for mids. There is a harmonic bloom to them that I have not heard in SS setups.

Second, you said:

"I hope you people live forever, will not criticize anyones choices because there are so many differences in room acoustics...."

But before that you said:

"I want to suggest that solid state has become so good that it really makes little sense to use tubes.'

You see, it YOU that started criticizing people's choices to use tubes....peace.

Cooljazzcat, if I think solid state is better, is just a matter of opinion, certainly not attempt to critizise. I did mention that I like both ss and tube. Keep in mind my music tastes vary from softer music to hard rock. My current preamp is tube but prefer an all solid state system because there are some good ss products plus I want to leave it powered up most of the time. I know I would really enjoy your all tube system if I could give it a listen.

I was curious if you ever been concerned about a shortage of tubes and/or even good quality tubes since some good sources/factories have been shut down. Also I read that some sellers of tubes on the internet don't know they are really selling an inferior product because the original manfacturer logo has been wiped out and restamped with a new more respectable manufacturer. Thanks for your time.

PLease list the ss equipment that sounds as good as tubes, I am really intersted as I love the sound of tubes but hate to give up what ss offers.
I like my tube preamp but dislike the bass roll-off and the hum.

Tvad is right.

And your tubed preamp should not be doing the bad things you say it is. It is easy enough to make a valved pre completely wide-bandwidth and quiet.