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Re: Popular myths about tube amps [message #99398 is a reply to message #99364] Sat, 09 May 2026 00:05 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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gofar99 wrote on Thu, 23 April 2026 10:01
Hi, it is bogus.  (I am finally back see Tower) I have had a total of three listeners sell off their expensive SS amps (two were Mark Ls that ran over $11,000) for a pair of Oddwatts.  Tube amps are not better or worse that SS ones.  If well designed both will do the job well.  To be sure there some speaker that work better on one kind or the other.  I would not use many tube amps on current hungry speakers and would probably not use SS ones on many of the vintage high sensitivity speakers.  It is sort of like putting gas in a vehicle.  All types will generally work but some may work better in certain vehicles.
You certainly said it the way it is. The thing is one needs to figure out what works with speakers that they intend using it on before arriving on a conclusion. Making the right decision, just like you said, makes it easier for all. DO you have specific speaker brands that you think can work with solid-state amps, for example?

Good to see you back, mate.

Wishing you the best of the weekend!
 
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