There is no formula for good sound, but what works for me is a hybrid system - SS power amp and tubed pre-amp. That gives me the power, speed & control of SS along with the musical tonality of tubes. Using high quality components, this is much more like 'getting it all' than a compromise.
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.