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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.
david_ten

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audiothesis
168 posts
 
I'll offer my input though we already spoke about it.  I went to solid state for a few years and enjoyed it.  I didn't 'miss' tubes, but I did find myself constantly wanting to improve the system.  When I got a push-pull amplifier, I still stuck mainly with solid state as I noticed improvements, but it wasn't worth the move for me.  When I got back to single-ended designs, I fell in love again and realized what I was missing.

You can be happy with solid state, but I'd advise staying away from tubes.  An acquaintance of mine has a similar saying: The best way to enjoy digital is to never listen to analog.
audiothesis
168 posts
 
So what was the deciding factor David?  Did you stick with the T+A?
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