triode versus pentode


What is the advantage of using pentode versus triode? I have an Ayon CD player and integrated amp and have switched from one to the other and not been able to tell the difference. Can someone enlighten me, please?
Thank you, Penonome
penonome

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Thank you for the kind replies. After reading your replies, I have paid closer attention to each setting and found the pentode brighter, a bit more forceful. I alternate listening to jazz and small classical ensembles on that system using Gemmes Katana and Audio Physic Avanti speakers.

On triodes the Gemmes are sweeter, whereas on the AP Avantis seem more clinical; both, however, provide a very good soundstage. On triodes the sound stage appears to be better on the Gemmes.

Time will tell if the triode/pentode compromise is advantageous to that of a single format. Again, thank you for enlightening me.
Saludos,
Rolando (AKA Penonome)