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

kingdeezie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 92 posts 12-23-2021 at 07:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Because I am a compulsive spender I tend not to keep equipment as long as I should. That being said the oldest amp I owned was a set of Manley Neo Classic 250s. I bought them used when they were 7 years old. I traded them in for a set of Class D monoblocks 3 years later because I couldn't stand the heat and the tube maintenance. At 10 years old they ran like champions and had not one issue.