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Into 2009; What rules?? Tubes or Solid State

I know that this question has had endless debate over the years and that there is also alot of 'Hybrid Equipment' which makes it hard to neatly categorize. Also, at what price points are we talking about?

But those things aside, if you had to make the choice starting from scratch in 2009, which way would you go?? Tubes or Solid State??
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rodman99999
6,185 posts
 
If you are serious about the sound of music: T U B E S !!
vegasears
1,173 posts
 
I agree with Tvad.

"One's choice is dependent on correct amplifier/speaker match, and on personal listening priorities." Most tube amps require lots of maintenance. SS amp are on/off and dust them off.
guidocorona
4,298 posts
 
Tubes have moved out of my active system for the time being. . . I may not be "serious" enough about music. G.
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jax2
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Music rules...always!

If you had to start from scratch the potential would be vast. I've always come back to tubes myself, but sure have enjoyed SS along the way. As others have already pointed out, you can get great sound either way if you do it right. For now I'm sticking with tubes, but am always open to hearing something different.
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