Tube amp power watts equivalent to Solid State?

It's a far more valid discussion to explore the differences between tube amp and SS amp sound relative to the odd vs. even harmonics issue. That seems to be where the real meat of this whole perceived loudness thing lies, not helped by statements that "tube watts are louder" (says that right on the Jolida site...silly stuff, but I like my Jolida in spite of this sort of fluff). They're not of course, they're simply different, and more fun. That's right...tube watts are more fun than SS watts...unless you're trying to power a phased array of PA speakers for Lady Gaga...or Lord Gaga...some damn Gaga...

I've owned many tube amps during my 45 years as a musician, sound technician, stunningly handsome bon vivant, and amazingly interesting gasbag. There is not only an appealing tone with tube guitar amps, but a tactile quality that experienced guitar players understand and is sometimes described as "snappiness" or "finger response" or other things I can't remember (I'm old...so SUE ME)...I have also owned a highly regarded (for its time) SS amp, and used it for a while until realizing it sucked. I just bought a cute little Class D Ampeg bass amp that sounds fine, so exceptions are made..."Modeling Amps" also are somewhat popular here and there, but I don't like them. None of this may matter, but I like to take any opportunity to talk about myself hoping that people will like me.

I don't actually want to be liked, I was joking.