Trade- off, power SS vs tube magic.

"it's called tubelike if it's SS and vice versa."

I don't think I have ever heard someone say this tube amplifier is the most solid state sounding yet.

>>Ridiculous . . . Do some homework on the subject. <<
>>Speaking only for myself, I am not like you and the other morons you speak of. <<
>>However, you fit well into that grouping based on this and other threads. <<
>>That being said, I know the subject matter. <<
>>It would behoove you to have a modicum of it before blasting others.<<

Audiofeil, this was a completely civil conversation before you joined in.

Who exactly provoked you? Take your time.

Rrog good point;I have never heard it as well.

Rrog and Rleff,

Perhaps I could have worded it better. All I was trying to say is that, in trying to describe a tube amplifiers sound, it is not unheard of for someone to state that a particular tube amplifier's sound has more in common with solid state than the typical tube amp. For instance, I have frequently heard it said that the sound of modern tube amplifiers is more solid state like than older vintage tube designs.

While I was pecking away on my keyboard, Tvad, once again, was out in front and, as usual, more eloquent.

If you do not account for the speaker used, then I am comfortable describing any good results obtained as "magic" or perhaps more accurately "luck".

Orpheus10, have you considered active crossovers and some sort of multi-amplification?

Audiofeil, where are you? I have given you all of the details in regard to my speakers. Would you like more?

I owned a Plinius SS amp before I switched to tubes (Rogue Audio).  I was very happy with the sound of the Plinius amp and preamp.  They just were not as reliable as I would like.  Every two years I would have to travel to the repair shop.  Hopefully the Rogue Audio will not have that problem...but of course I will have to replace the tubes eventually.