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Why do tube amps often subjectively sound more powerful than SS ?

In my case, VAC Avatar SE integrated 60 watt/ch in ultralinear mode feels like double the power at least. Same speakers, same source, same cables and power cords.

inna

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I'm with @noromance .  Tubes are more awesome.

You guys know I try to understand everything going on in audio, and I don't always achieve that.  And understanding tube power vs ss power is one of the things I want to understand better.  

I have very successfully driven full range 96dB 4ohm floorstanders with a 2 wpc Decware EL84UFO.  

I'd like to compare a first watt sit-4, but there is very little chance I would leave tubes.

Jerry

 

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