For nearly forty years my system used tubes of various sorts. About 2016 or so I was using two pair of Cary Audio 2a3 SET monoblocks to amplify the midrange and super tweeter horn drivers in my triamplified fully horn loaded DIY speakers. Then I read the Six Moons Audio review of First Watt F3 single gain stage, single ended, Class A, JFET output transistors amp. According to the reviewer the F3 was the first SS amp to better SETs at their own game. Unseen and unheard I bought a F3 from Reno HiFi. I was so pleased with the SQ I bought a second F3 stereo amp and used them to replace the Cary Audio 2a3 monoblocks. I have never regretted the change. The First Watt F3s have all the immediacy warmth and romance of the SETs plus better resolution, transient speed musically appropriate detail. Also I certainly don't mind avoiding the hassle of slow tube degradation and the need to search out good 2a3 bottles at affordable prices.
Why do Tube Amps sound more romantic v SS amps
Question newbie on tube amps, why are tube amps according to people who own them say the sound is more say romantic sound vs SS amp ?
What is better to own cost wise sound advantage single ended and push pull ?
Thanks guys excuse my inexperience on the tube issue.