It depends on which speakers are used with the amps.Tubes with particular speakers can present a more accurate presentation than a ss amp will.It's the way they compliment each other's distortions.
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.
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