Could this be one reason tubes (and perhaps records) sound better?

Sorry, forgot to add, my system is Cary Audio SLI-80 Signature integrated, Chinook Pre-amp, Linn Sonedek LP12, audio Mirror Tubadour III Nos Tube DAC and Fritz Carbon 7 speakers. 

let me add some gas to the "fire-ery" discussion. If it possible that the albums from the 40's, 50's and early 60's had white noise built into their recordings? At this time sold state was not "state of the art" in recording studios...might it not explain why all my firends keep asking me why the original recording from Frank S and Tony B and Miles, etc. seem to just sound better?  Apologies in advance, I am not a audiophile expert, really enjoy the hobby and just trying to learn. Thank you