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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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plga
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Well, it dependes on what SS and tube amp you are comparing and your personal taste. 

My 300B 805 tube amp (48 wpc) has about 1% THD vs 0.0001% on my Class D amp (400 wpc), both very rewarded among audiophiles. Guess what, I prefer by a WIDE margin the tube amp. Much more real, 3D soundstage, grip, balls, tone and dynamic sound. 

I agree 100% with @jjss49 when he says above "we are painting a watercolour here, not fastidiously documenting an actual event". 
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