Solid state to tube

Get a big kick out these comments “ without the maintenance and hassle of the power tubes”.

What maintenance? Occasional biasing….

We’ll if that is a hassle then get a hybrid  integrated like Pathos, Rogue, Unison Research. 

Yep. ✌️

SS slam. LOL give me refined articulate sound, depth of field, soundstage and detailed midrange.

If I want slam I will go hang out in a club in Deep Ellum. 

I have been enjoying tubed integrated amplifiers and separates from Octave, Ayon, Audio Hungary, for many years now. I also have had in my stables SS integrated amplifiers and separates from Simaudio, McIntosh, Ayer, Bel Canto, Norma, and others over the years.

I have enjoyed each for their specific attributes, slam is not one of them (think the term in audio speak is a joke). I have only ever felt deprived of midrange using SS.  I like to accentuate the positives and I feel that depending on all the other components in the chain one needs to be careful in their foray into the tubed world. 

I would consider doing what I did transitioning from SS to tubes and others have recommended here, hybrid integrated or a tube pre with ss amplifier.

Just keep an open mind and you may need to try a few combinations of components before you find the synergy your are seeking.

Tubes vs SS, Ford vs Chevy...who cares it is what makes you happy!