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

oldhvymec Details Discussions Posts This discussion 5,101 posts 12-24-2021 at 12:45am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I’m a die hard Mac guy, but Luxman is a super nice all in one unit. Tubes Vs SS it’s alway maintenance. More on a valve unit, but not much more. I was raised on valves, SS was added not the other way around. I like everything pretty much. Class A, A/B. SS or valve. Class Ds with buffer boards and rollable OpAmps, without buffer boards, ZERO feed back, a ton of feed back, adjustable feed back. Just make it work. I’ll make my part work.. I won’t hook it up backwards. :-) Merry Christmas Regards
oldhvymec Details Discussions Posts This discussion 5,101 posts 12-24-2021 at 09:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I hate when my valve springs a leak.. :-) It just "Depends" LOL. Not yet, though. When I get there I might look to the great beyond for a eternal solution. When it’s time it’s time.. :-) I say, SCREAM at heaven, "And American Irishman is coming". Time to dance, Amigo!! Where’s my Moma she coulds really cut a rug.. Right after the Good Lord I’m lookin’ for her next. I’m listening to Willie Nelson right now.. Merle is up next.. Merry Christmas everyone whether you like it or not.. :-) Regards