I enjoy tubes in my pre-amp and mono-blocks (Atma-sphere). However, I am using an Accuphase DP-75 CD player and am struck with the musicality of this SS unit! I think that at times, we're all hung-up on what is trendy rather than HOW IT SOUND IN MY SYSTEM! Will a $2000 tube amp sound "better" than a $10,000 SS amp? Probably not! Will a tube amp having a mediocre design with standard grade electronic parts sound better than an exceptionally designed SS amp with premium grade electronic parts? Same answer! Don't forget, tube amps can be impossible to match with many speakers, and S.E.T.'s usually are not known for great bass control. Let your EARS (and your wallet) be your judge!
