amplifier longevity

Is there any difference in longevity and or reliability between valve amps and solid state amps?

I thought that perhaps design differences between ss and tube amps might be a factor here.

Specifically I am considering the valve amps by Rogue Audio vs. the solid state amps by Luxman, both great brands in my opinion.

Thanks!

yamaho12-23-2021 6:01am

blackdoghifi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 45 posts 12-23-2021 at 06:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Too many factors involved. The design, the operating mode (Class A vs AB), parts quality. That also doesn't assume catastrophic tube failure, or shorting the speaker terminals of your SS amps. Under normal use, no reason either can't be completely reliable. The exception to all of this is Class D. I am seeing an up tick in Class D failures of amps that are only 3-5 years old. Some have even become non-repairable due to obsolete parts or boards.