Solid State for Rock and Tubes for Jazz, Yes or No

I love Solid State for most music but I do think Tubes are great for Jazz and Classical. Maybe we should have one each!

donplatt09-28-2012 8:11pm

mitch4t Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,603 posts 09-30-2012 at 04:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete . I'm a diplomat......tube preamp, solid state amps. .
hifigeek1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 770 posts 09-30-2012 at 07:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree with Mitch4t. An ideal situation. All the advantages of tube sound without all the heat from the amp output tubes, as well as the added expense.
catama Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 81 posts 09-30-2012 at 10:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Woodstock I was powered by four McIntosh tube amps. A lot of classic rock was played and recorded through tube amplifiers. Don't think it is as black and white as SS for rock and tubes for jazz. My two cents.
knghifi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,668 posts 09-30-2012 at 05:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It all depends on your speakers.
donjr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,335 posts 10-01-2012 at 03:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think it's a nice luxury to have both. I've been pondering a solid state integrated for awhile now. Might be auditioning Luxman and Ayre this weekend for my Harbeth's.