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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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rbyington711
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PASS LABS  !!

terry9
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@tomic601  @bigkidz @audioman58 

+1

Heat cooks caps. Select specific models. Amps sound different, are built to different standards - choose one within your budget that.also sounds good.

Good luck!

 

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jakeman
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I have and use 3 Adcom amps - GFA 5802, 555, 2535 that still work great. No problems or recaps. Only had one amp ever go bad, a Carver cube amp .

johnsonwu
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Re: the comment on Counterpoint Mosfets and heat It’s common practice for TO3 devices, mosfet or bipolar, to be covered by plastic covers.  They are there to prevent law suits when people get zapped by the + - rails voltages.  The heat of these devices are dissipated by conduction to the aluminum chassis via the silicone pad.  There’s absolutely no issues with that approach to mounting and using QCovers. 

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audioman58
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Terry 9:is corr3ct heat is a destroyer that’s why good electronics have them well ventilated,they only thing that don’t mind heat all digital clocks .

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