After I replaced my power tubes a few times, several hundred dollars each time, I realized I was only listening when I had a couple hours or more to listen. If I only had a half hour, I just wouldn’t warm up the tube rig. Now that my amp is solid state, I don’t hesitate to turn it on and listen, even if I just have few minutes. I listen a lot more now. My wife was a little intimidated by the big tube rig and its mysteries. She finds the SS simpler and more approachable, so she listens more, too. Other factors that led to the change were the substantial heat and power consumption of the tube rig. The SS is much more efficient, using less power at idle and in use, and it is barely warm to the touch. Bulk and weight of the tube amp, with large heat sinks was a factor as well. Finally, I audioned a number of SS amps and found there are very nice sounding amps being made. I really enjoyed my time with tubes, but I’m not looking back. All my guitar amps are tubed, though, and will remain so.
Have you moved from tubed amplification to solid state amplification... Why?
I'd like feedback from those who have moved from primarily using Tubed pre and power amplification to Solid State pre and power amplification in their systems.
Feel free to share what you found relevant to your experience. The questions below are only meant as a starting point, and reflect what I'm curious about.
- What was the initial motivation or driver that made you consider the move?
- Once you made your choice, what were your specific reasons for doing so?
- How happy and satisfied have you been with this move? Any regrets?
- Lessons learned? Advice to share?
Thank you.
NOTE: Please, this is not about which is Better. Let's not make it about that. I like both solutions and the varied options for each. Thanks!!!
NOTE: I searched the Forums through 2013 for relevant threads...If you know of one or more that relates to my questions, please add the link. Thank you.
Feel free to share what you found relevant to your experience. The questions below are only meant as a starting point, and reflect what I'm curious about.
- What was the initial motivation or driver that made you consider the move?
- Once you made your choice, what were your specific reasons for doing so?
- How happy and satisfied have you been with this move? Any regrets?
- Lessons learned? Advice to share?
Thank you.
NOTE: Please, this is not about which is Better. Let's not make it about that. I like both solutions and the varied options for each. Thanks!!!
NOTE: I searched the Forums through 2013 for relevant threads...If you know of one or more that relates to my questions, please add the link. Thank you.