My experience with tubes is that they are addictive . They are like a warm hot chocolate on a cold day, or a banana split on a summer day. Indulgence and comfort. A 1953 Cadillac Eldorado.
Adding a tube amp is a good idea?
Dear all,
Hope your 2025 is off to a good start! I am thinking about adding a tube amp. Particularly Audio Research ref S80. Nicely used unit can be had for a reasonable price so I am considering it. You can see my virtual system for a full list but my system consists of LTA preamp, Pass Labs X250.8 amp and JA Perspective2 speakers. Totally happy and satisfied with the sound I get from the system, but just want to have another amp for a different flavour. Do you guys think ref 80s sounds different enough, for better or worse? Let me know what you think. Thanks