Solid state; when would you use tubes?

I am looking for a more holistic answer, and less a solid state manifesto.

Interested to hear how the Halcros work out - why do the Aussies make such good stuff?

You know btw, it does seem a common misconception the Mutlistrada is an offroad bike... it's not. It think it means more town and country. Not town and mudpile. But thanks for the invite Oneobyn, oh right... you didn't. Just like someone from no cal.

Hey Jax2 - you riding a Multistrada? Or a GS? I'm thinking about buying the Multi.

Can anyone tell me if they've had any luck adding tubes into a hi-end integrated setup.

Where in the foodchain did they go?

This is one of those things I have wondered - power in the chassis, and shielding should be enough... or is it? Who has a Bryston, Levinson or Classe? Any thoughts? I have heard a Levinson integrated, and even the Arcam FMJ integrated, which I liked almost as much, but has anyone had any experience with multiple high-end integrateds of this ilk? Any thoughts on how to make an integrated system more "musical" to use a crappy audiophile word?

Jax2 - I must admit riding is mainly for the city or trekking outside of it (I live in California, so it makes more sense for me I think with weekend getaway culture and longish commutes); plus I could never figure out why ABS would be an option on an off-road bike. Still think the GS is one of my all time favorites though, and I agree about the airhead v. oilhead thing. I think the Multi v. GS debate may be similar to the tubes v. solid state debate.