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In Reply to: RE: Do they? posted by gusser on January 28, 2015 at 14:31:38
"But sonically accurate they are not. "This might be one of the few areas where we disagree. Tubes are inherently accurate, particularly triodes. Where they sometimes fail is in the interface to the speaker, but that's a system issue. One need only listen to a good tube amplifier with good headphones to know this is true. No SS amp I've heard (and I've listened to some of the best going back to the '70s) has ever produced the stunning, in-your-face realism that I experience with simple class A pentodes or triodes and good (but not expensive) headphones. If I had a really good set of high-end horns, I'm sure I'd be saying the same thing about tube amps and speakers. You're entitled to your opinion, but it's for the sake of accuracy that I'll never go back to solid state.
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Edits: 01/29/15Follow Ups:
Well you know what I mean. I'm talking about the Magnavox console sound, you know, the classic liquid bass.
I realize with care you can make very good tube amps. But even then I think there is still some slight coloration which does sound good to most people including me.
I run a tube amp music system and formally ran an all tube 5.1 HT system for six years. I just got tired of the maintenance on the 5.1 system.
"If I had a really good set of high-end horns, I'm sure I'd be saying the same thing about tube amps and speakers."
I finally did just this (Odeon wood horns) and it is really great sounding! BTW, really good triode amps strapped to big, full range electrostats will get a similar result with just a bit less dynamic pop, however, it might give an even more holographic and realistic perspective at moderate levels.
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