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What do you see as the downside of tubes?

I have decided on getting a tube amp and it will be the integrated Mastersound 300B driving a pair of Living Voice Avatars, so at least that decision has been taken.

My main question is what you see as downsides of having a tube amp. As I've decided on getting an integrated tube it's really about what the downsides are I might want to know about beforehand.

The ones I'm aware are the following.

-The tubes need to be replaced and in the case of a 300B this will be somewhat costly.

-Bias is another issue but I'm not sure how big an issue. Do you plug in your meter every so often or just when you roll tubes or replace a dead one? The meter as such isn't gonna be a big issue as I don't think it's that expensive.

-Heat won't be a big issue as we have no kids nor a nosy dog that could get burned. Hope my electricity bill isn't gonna go through the roof, but then again, I can't quite imagine that.

I'd appreciate if you could add whatever your experiences are regarding this question are as I'd like to know more before I buy it.

Thanks
krauti

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audiofeil
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>>07-23-09: Dave_b
Most tube based components get in the way<<

This clearly demonstrates a lack of experience.

Or poor listening skills.

Again.
audiofeil
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>>07-23-09: Dave_b
No, it's called having ears Audiofeil.<<

Very bad ears apparently.

>> It's all good fun...unless someone invites YOU Audiofeil.<<

Don't need an invite here; least of all from you rookie.

>>Aren't you out of business yet?<<

Actually my business is quite strong at the moment. Better than 95% of others from what I'm hearing.

Lots of tube gear from people who really have a grasp on audio.

You wouldn't know any of them.
audiofeil
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Dave changes components more than he changes underwear.

Read his posting history, it's all there.

This clearly indicates his lack of understanding and inexperience regarding our audio hobby. He has no idea where he's going, only where he's been.

His advice and comments cannot be taken seriously as other posters have illustrated so succinctly using his words.
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