From tubes back to SS?


As a SS guy thinking of getting into tubes, it made me wonder. Are there any audiophiles out there that went from tubes back to SS? I hear a lot about people going to tubes and never going back---but do some people say, nah...back to solid state. Just curious. 
bluorion

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Sort of.  Ran Manley Mahi Mahi mono blocks for years and they are terrific.  EL 84 is very quick with great bass control compared to many other tube designs.  

Ran Merlin Black Magic monitors.  Then...... traded out Merlins for ATC SCM 40 which are tri-amped with AB solid state amplifiers.

Really, an apples and oranges thing, but the unbelievable control of quality SS matched with drivers and elimination of crossovers is the real thing.  All driven by a tube preamp.