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Biamping, bass and amplifier type.

I am new to the idea of tube amplification, but not new to the audio hobby (or obsession, depending on your point of view).
My question is, if tubes provide decidedly better treble and mid reproduction and a better image and soundstage, and if solid state provides better bass extension and response, why not use biampable speakers with solid state wired to bass and tube wired to high/mids?
OR
Tube amp for high/mid satellites and a SS sub?
Wouldn't this provide 'the best of both worlds?'
I look forward to your responses.
This is important to me as my amp of the last 25 years just died and I am venturing into a new system.
rhanechak

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rhanechak OP
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Would bi-amping with identical tube amps provide more substantial bass?
Seriously, how significant is the difference between tube amp vs SS bass?
I am not a bassaholic. I want it to be there in accurate proportion to the original source.
rhanechak OP
48 posts
 
I really want to thank everyone who has responded to my post for their well reasoned, thoughtful and well written replies.
Class (A) all the way.
rhanechak OP
48 posts
 
Excellent.
I really want to thank you all for your excellent, well written, well thought out responses.
Because of you I am really enjoying my renewed interest in audio.
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