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Solid states more accurate than tubes?

Ever since I changed speakers from a pair of Maggie's to Proac's, I find the tonal balance more accurate with a ss, especially acoustic wood instruments. Tubes seem to lack that tonal accuracy. I believe it's a more realistic and accurate rendering. Is that a fair assessment? I'm not arguing tubes don't sound good with it's rich, warm sound but just not as accurate. 
jaferd

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jaferd OP
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I have a McCormack dna1 and a bob Latino tube amp but was actually making a general blanket assessment. 
jaferd OP
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I don't think measurements and graphs reflect how a speaker truly sounds and if accurate high fidelity is the goal, would that mean that solid state is the only way to go? 
jaferd OP
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This may be more of a philosophical question but isn't there only one true fidelity and is the technology there, either ss or tube or a combo that's capable of achieving that or is that a myth?  Then there's also a good likelihood that accurate reproduction may not be pleasing although I've never thought live orchestra or acoustic bands sound bad. 
jaferd OP
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I don't find ss to be less pleasing to the ears. Infact, I prefer the more natural sound of it. Maybe I just like it's coloration more and tube coloration is just too much. Eitherway, I guess the point of the hobby is to find something you like, not necessarily true fidelity. 
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