2 watts was a figure of speech..I meant to say at similar volume levels....

Close only counts......., posted on April 11, 2016 at 13:16:15
Awe-d-o-file Dealer Posts: 21037 Location: 50 miles west of DC Joined: January 10, 2004	In horseshoes and hand grenades. There is no way to tell without measuring. Forget that, which amp do you like over most volume settings from soft to loud? ET ET "If at first you don't succeed, keep on sucking till you do suck seed" - Curly Howard 1936

Which amps did you compare?, posted on April 11, 2016 at 13:27:30

E-Stat
Audiophile

Posts: 37555
Joined: May 12, 2000
Contributor
Since: April 5, 2002

I have experienced models of either type that do poorly at low levels. My first "real" system included an AR Integrated that was positively horrible. Surprisingly, I found the same to be true with a Conrad-Johnson MV-75a. A Threshold Stasis I was using at the time was significantly better in that regard.

On the other hand, I find that 300 watt VTL tube monoblocks resolve very well down to a whisper driving the stats.

RE: Close only counts......., posted on April 11, 2016 at 19:09:10
painter27 Audiophile Posts: 5057 Location: wi. Joined: January 7, 2003	I have always said Horseshoes or atom bomb's.

So what is your point ?, posted on April 12, 2016 at 11:40:32

AbeCollins
Audiophile

Posts: 46277
Location: USA
Joined: June 22, 2001
Contributor
Since: February 2, 2002

You tried one SS amp that sounds better to you vs one tube amp? Please elaborate on what amps (brand, model, specs, etc.) you tried, and the rest of your setup (source component(s), preamp, speakers, etc.).

I can give you several examples where my tube amps have sounded better than solid state. And the other way around. I've had several solid-state amps that sound better than some tube amps. Without any specifics, your comment is pointless.

RE: 2 watts was a figure of speech..I meant to say at similar volume levels...., posted on April 13, 2016 at 08:16:36

Don Reid
Audiophile

Posts: 889
Location: Rural NW Georgia
Joined: February 2, 2001
Contributor
Since: April 1, 2010

Iczerman, despite repeatedly being asked what equipment you are comparing you have repeatedly failed to respond with specifics. If you want informed responses to real questions you have to do your part by supplying basic information.

I shall give your question long thoughtful consideration. As a working hypothesis I will assume that the two watt SS model is a Fisher-Price amp you salvaged from a singing dancing frog with a broken leg, but I am without a clue about the tube model or the speakers being used.
I dream of an America where a chicken can cross the road without having it's motives questioned.

Amp/Preamp Asylum

2 watts was a figure of speech..I meant to say at similar volume levels....

152.131.10.193