Is there anyone who came back from tubes to SS?


...also anyone who used to have SS, switched to tubes and than came back to SS?
Please include music that you mostly listen.

I'm about to switch to tube power amplifiers from Bryston 3b-st to VTL MB125 or Rogue M120 -- still thinking what to choose.
If there is any reason not to switch, please explain
Thanks to all.
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Showing 1 response by blurock

A long time ago, I had a pair of CJ MV75A-1s and a Luxman CL-32 tube preamp. They were nice but a little too lush for my blood. Silly me....I thought all tube systems sounded that way...so I switched to a pair of hybrids [Magics; Foster Blair] and switched the Luxman out for a Krell KBL. It's been about 7 or 8 years since then. I kept the Magics in my system but started missing that round dynamic spacing that only tubes can bring. I put my KBL on the shelf and bought a VK-5i. Things got noticeably better. But I still wasn't getting the dynamic range I was looking for. I'm now thinking about going all the way back...perhaps to premiers 8s, Atma-Sphere MA1s, Transcendents, or VK-60s.....don't think I'll be doing SS anymore. That's a little more than what you asked for...but the best I can do.....good luck in your search.