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Is this tube sound????

I have just purchased a Jolida 1501 hybrid amp and I need some input from everyone. I've always owned ss amps so I decided to ease into the tubes with the inexpensive Jolida. Vocal artist such as Krall, Buble and others sound great but on other disc such as Kenny Chesney, Billy Joel and Toby Keith the vocals really seem to be in your face with the music not as defined and distinct. My previous amp was a Rotel 1080 and it overall was pretty neutral but a little harsh on the top end. Is this the sound of tube gear or possibly just the actual tubes.

A little more info.... I have Totem Forest speakers and I have a wide variety of music taste at moderate listening levels. I have read that the stock tubes in the Jolida are not great but I didn't want to start the rolling without a little advice.

I'm new to this so I would appreciate any help
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mrtennis
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the question being asked is:

"is this tube sound" ?

what is tube sound ?

is it the sound of current production tube components, or the sound of components produced 20 , 30 years ago or prior to that ?

i have yet to see a description of the tube sound .

thus, i consider the tube sound in the classic sense. hence , wavelength, audio note, audio research, art audio and conrad johnson--all current production would not be considered , in my opinion , tube sound.
however, the conrad johnson mv125 and perhaps a conrad johnson premier 3 as well as earlier beard products, would be examples of the tube sound.

jolida is not an example of tube sound. it is difficult to find any current production tube products that have the classic tube sound.
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