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Tube vs. Solid State Amplifiers

I found this really good link regarding the differences:

https://www.caryaudio.com/2018/06/04/vacuum-tube-vs-solid-state/

I've heard some (who are much more knowledgeable than me) say that a tube amp and solid state amp which are rated at the same output power in practice will not drive a speaker to the same level, that in selecting amplifier power levels, you would get similar results from lower powered tube amps.

I thought it would be interesting to see what those who know much more about this subject would contribute to this discussion.
ejr1953

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AGD Audions has been around since 2018. If it was ALL that the word would have spread like wildfire and all the reviewers would have kept their Demo’s for 50% off. Doesnt appear any did that reading the reviews. Seems like the same 3 guys just keep "pounding the table" on multiple threads here. Call me skeptical. Do you guys get a commission??
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Many reasons why I wouldnt.  3 guys in 4 years is hardly what I would call a fuss/buzz.  Never even heard of this brand prior to the last month or so...and only here on Audiogon.

The OCD guy is your Distributor?? Seriously?? The Face of your brand/product is THAT guy? If the product is so outstanding REAL Audio Distributors would be lining up for a piece of the action. Every watch those YOUTUBE Vids??  The Amps are scratched to hell. Looks like somebody took some 240 Grit Sandpaper to them. Again...THATS how you want YOUR product to look that your trying to sell to the public??  Like the amps got in the middle of a Cat Fight?  Even unscratched those things are totally unattractive...to me anyway.  Hope he's got a Black option that doesnt show fingerprints/scratches.

  Whats the Resale value on these??  Think you can get 50% of your money back if you wanted to unload them?  I doubt it.  If Im gonna buy a Ultra Boutique brand I would stick to something like Bakoon. At least the downside is limited to around 20-25% when flipping.
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If sticking a candle in the middle of an ashtray can be considered art then your spot on.

  I dont buy ANY gear regardless of how it sounds (Amp or Speaker) if I dont like the appearance as well. Not alone in that category.
   Sorry but if I owned SAKS on 5th avenue I wouldnt hire Oscar Madison to be the Clerk behind the Louis Vuitton counter.
   No anger here. Nothing to be angry about. Just observation. Cutting edge?? Product is already 4-5 years old.

   I dont own any Mcintosh gear and I havent since my very 1st purchase...live and learn.
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Ive got about 15 amps and at least Half are Tube Amps. Never commented on your appearance at all. I have NO IDEA what you look like nor do I care. Maybe I should have said RUDY from "Used Cars" instead to get the point across.

Jay wants you to post another 1000 word Tirade on his thread all in 1 sentence again. It will be completely ignored just like the last one. Nobody cares about what you think anymore than they care what my opinion of the appearance of these amps are.

Best of luck moving your "art". 4-5 years and hardly anybody has ever heard of them. If they were a Vinyl Record they would be in the Cutout Bin. If smoking comes back in vogue I’ll order some of those ashtrays from you. You wont be pocketing $3000+ per pair from me though. PT Barnum indeed.

If these amps are so wonderful and you have total conviction why are you not re-investing all those people's money and put it into ADVERTISING??? Thats how one makes a product become KNOWN....not word of mouth from the same 3 guys on Audiogon who are obviously shilling for you. Put your money where your mouth is...Business 101.

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Audio Research is voiced to sound like SS. Ive had several and still have a couple in the collection. DEFINITELY not a good choice if one is going for a "Tube" sound.
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