bRAD, i WENT FROM TUBED AMPS( MELOS AND THEN AUDIO RESEARCH) TO MY CURRENT jEFF ROWLAND. THE TUBE AMPS ARE A LITTLE MORE ROMANTIC. BUT THE ROWLAND HAS IT OVER THEM IN EVERY OTHER WAY. PLUS A LOT LESS HEAT, FAR MORE RELIABLE AND YOU NEVER WANDER WHERE YOU ARE ON THE TUBE LIFE CYCLE.
HOWEVER, IN THE PRE-AMP SECTION, TUBES ARE THE ONLY WAY TO GO IMHO.
HOWEVER, IN THE PRE-AMP SECTION, TUBES ARE THE ONLY WAY TO GO IMHO.