Tubes can be a pain. They can't vibrate and they need constant attention. They get hot, they can be noisy. Tubes can and do fail at any time they're on, You can't run them constantly, but they don't sound good until they get hot. Solid state you never shut off, A quality SS can last for decades. Setting up cartridges is simpler, I don't know, There was a time I would never own anything but a pure class A power amp because nothing else could sound that good, People did say they burn up and tend not to last more than 10 years, Even being careful they still doubled my power bill. Maybe that warm tube sound makes the trouble worth it for you.. Like Pass Labs made me a little crazy.
Tube Phono Stage vs Solid State What do you think?
I am thinking of getting a phonostage and is looking at ASR Basis Exclusive 2010 solid state unit, BAT VK P-10SE with super pack, and Allnic H3000. I have never heard any of these units and would like to hear your opinion on solid state phono stage vs tube phonostage. And also your opinion on these units that I am looking at.