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Tradeoffs going to a hybrid from all tubes?

Hybrids seem to make a lot of sense, especially with a limited budget. For much of what I listen to my Totem Forests sound fantastic with the JoLida I have ...just that occasionally, I'd like things louder without cranking the volume knob to 3 o'clock. Am thinking a hybrid might be the way to go. Budget would be in the $1000-$1500 price range; used is OK. JoLida 1501A looking very affordable at <$700 shipped. Thanks in advance for your input and any product suggestions (I did find an earlier thread on recommended hybrids).
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Still hoping for some input on this question...
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Chadnliz - thanks for the input. A blessed and merry Christmas to you and your family.
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Egay -
Thanks for your input. I was thinking specifically of an integrated hybrid with (as you have in separates) a tube pre and sss amp.
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Mallarducks - thanks for the input. Would you mind explaining a couple of things?
1) Does gain = sensitivity and what does this reflect? Is this db vs output voltage??? and is it manifested as the change in sound level produced by a given change in volume control setting???

2) I don't have a clue about "damping factor"

Thanks for taking the time to reply.
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