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In Reply to: Stories from people who have moved from tubes to SS posted by beppe61 on November 25, 2014 at 23:10:49:
Sigh!
Used tube stuff from CJ, VTL, and ARC. Sounded great when loaded with decent tubes and updated with fresh caps, etc. Bliss for a few years. I started to get equipment issues a few years later and decided to try solid state.
Sold of most of the tube stuff but did keep a CJ preamp with their Sonographe solid state amp for awhile. After trying in vain to get decent cathode follower tubes that would last in the preamp it was benched also along with the Sonographe. Gotta say this about the tube equipment,buy carefully and you'll get your money back on resale.
Got solid state replacements from Classe. (not their new stuff but the older "DR" series) Well, the soundstage was still there, the smooth treble and sweetness, I felt like I hadn't given up very much at all.
Granted, all this equipment (tube and ss) was from the mid to late 80's, but kept in good repair.
Try getting 2 integrated amps, one from each camp and listen. You'll know which one is right for you. If you have a trusted friend, have him (or her) switch amps while you're out of the room. You might be surprised.
Cheers!
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