I was a confirmed solid state adherent until the last few years, but my curosity finally got the best of me, which caused me to change to a more sensitive, easier to drive set of speakers.
I have been very pleasantly surprised, actually more than surprised, as music sounds the best it ever has.
My first serious tube amp was a VAC PA 35.35 push-pull amp (EL 34 output tubes), and the best amp yet, an upgraded Assemblage Audio (new and better caps and resistors, EML 300B XLS tubes) SET 300B amp.
Also tubed is my phono stage, and my line stage, you could say I've gone completely over to tubes, and, as I say, music sounds better than ever. I do, though, have an SS class A amp for back-up and change-of-pace duties.
I have been happy with how reliable these tube-based components have been, so I for one, won't be warning you off. Just enjoy your listening!
Regards,
Dan
I have been very pleasantly surprised, actually more than surprised, as music sounds the best it ever has.
My first serious tube amp was a VAC PA 35.35 push-pull amp (EL 34 output tubes), and the best amp yet, an upgraded Assemblage Audio (new and better caps and resistors, EML 300B XLS tubes) SET 300B amp.
Also tubed is my phono stage, and my line stage, you could say I've gone completely over to tubes, and, as I say, music sounds better than ever. I do, though, have an SS class A amp for back-up and change-of-pace duties.
I have been happy with how reliable these tube-based components have been, so I for one, won't be warning you off. Just enjoy your listening!
Regards,
Dan