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Should I got full tubes or stick with hybrid amps?

I currently have a Jolida 1501. I like it but I think I have upgraditis. I originally bought it (hybrid) because I’m really sensitive to highs (get a headache). It’s been good to me and I can listen without fatigue.

To help with upgraditis, I just bought a Yamaha AS801 to try out and although it definitely sounds good and has nice detail it is creating a little fatigue for me. I’m still in the break-in period so this may smooth out a bit.  (I definitely like having bass/treble controls).

Thinking about picking up a full tube amp or another hybrid for comparison. I don’t know much about other manufacturers of tubes/hybrids.

What’s the difference (sonically) between a hybrid and a full tube amp? Any recommendations?

Thanks!!
soundchasr

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rajugsw
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I am actually doing an all Tube System for the first time in my life. I've had Class A/B Transistor Amps (Adcom/McIntosh) and Class D (PS Audio). I've enjoyed them all but once I got into Electrostatic Headphones by way of  a Stax SRM-007tA (eBay) with a pair of Koss ESP-95X's (Massdrop), I am now hooked. This past summer, I traded in all my PS Audio Amps for a Balanced Audio Technology VK50-SE Preamplifier. My friend was selling his VTL 300MB's at the time but it was well out of my budget. The Music Room was a great place to work with with the PS Audio trade for BAT Preamp. I'm now working on getting a Jolida Fusion 3502P Amplifier to power the top section of my KEF 105/3's.  The Woofers of those Speakers are being driven by a 1000W ICE Power Amplifier from Parts Express. 

Enjoy the ride ! :-)
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