If you go with tubes now you can save the added expense of switching to them later. I tried SS in my recent system and have had tube systems in the past. I like the convenience and the sound of my Musical Fidelity amp but long for the 3D and musicality of tubes. I have never found SS bass to be any more "realistic" than the bass from a decent push/pull tube amp, just stronger and different. I should have gone with tubes in the first place and am now in the process of switching and losing money on the old gear.
looking for an amp ???
I am looking for an amp but am a little tossed up between solid state or tube amps?? I'm thinking a BAT VK60se but am worried about losing the dynamic autority of a solid but would like the richer more 'real' sound of a tube. If it helps I have avalon eclipse speakers and primarily listen to CD's but am starting to get into vinyl. thanks a lot for any help or opinions all are welcome.