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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!

yamaho

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I have a Rogue Audio Sphinx in use for the last year with no reliability issues.  But you would expect that after a year.

I have two Prima Luna tube amps in use, a Prologue Two Integrated and a Prologue Five Power Amp, with absolutely zero issues since 2005.  These amps are so over built I don't expect issues ever.  

I have two Musical Fidelity SS CD players, CD PRE 24 and A3.2, with zero issues since 2003.  MF has changed ownership and places of manufacture since, so no idea about current products.

I have an Outlaw RR2150 receiver with zero issues since 2005.

I attribute that run of good luck to not overdriving the equipment and choosing good companies in the first place.

I had a NAD C320BEE integrated that gave up the ghost after a 10 year run.  Also, a Class D Audio power amp that kept breaking down and I gave up on after a year.

I would expect Luxman to last a good long while, given what they charge.  I put them in the same league as McIntosh.

Rich 

 

 

 

 

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