Typical tube circuits have very few components in the signal path, and are therefore much more transparent than SS designs. Victor Khomenko of Balanced Audio Technology has simplified the circuits of BAT's SS units, re-thought/re-designed their power supplies and helped them achieve a level of transparency/liquidity equaling that of some of the best tube designs. Well worth the audition. I'm a die-hard tube lover, and using his VK-D5 CD player, but- still a fan of his SS design philosophy.
tube amps sounding like solid state and vv
Hi folks, there are manufacturers who make tube (pre)amps that sound like solid state. There are also manufacturers who make solid state (pre)amps that sound like tubes. My question is: why would a tube amp manufacturer make tube amps that sound like solid state? I mean: what is the point of doing such a thing?
Chris
Chris