Does hybrid amp really has the best of both world?


I have solid state, tube and hybrid. I still prefer the tube sound.

Hybrid amps always uses the phrase "best of both world" in their advertisement. Seems like they are missing the worse of both world in it too. Otherwise, hybrid will sound superior. Right?
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Tubes aren't going anywhere IMO. As long as there are talented tube
amplifier builders, people like me will prefer what we hear to be superior
and more realistic sound they provide(certainly some feel that way about
solid state). There's room for all manner of amplifiers when you consider
the vast range of personal taste that exists. Tubes and transistors are both
safe and need not fear extinction.
Charles,
One of the best hybrid designs is phonostage AudioResearch PH3.
Counterpoint amps IMHO don't seem to pick up both of worlds as well as Pathos. Joule Electra VAMP is descent, but still can't say best.
In most of cases mixing all tube preamp and matching solid state amp can bring best of both much easier than in one box. As mentioned before they only use words such as "best of both worlds".
Schubert,

This is HiFi forum, not politics. Just so you know the Cold War is over. Your hate for Russians is obvious. Tubes made is Russia has nothing to do with Putin invading Ukrane.