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.

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As stated above about the SIT3 " better resolution and transient speed ". IME, these two characteristics, along with lower noise ( electrically, mechanically and acoustically ), having tuneful, robust control of the woofers ( along with the dog houses, to some Lascala owners....but not all ), and the ability to leave everything on 24/7, as I never know when I might want to listen to something ( generally daily, mood specific ). I dislike the warm up / break in time of most audio gear. These are reasons why I switched to ss many years ago. I believe I would very much enjoy Ralph's Class D amps, for they have tone and warmth ( as his tube amps ), but offer the strengths of good / great ss. Remember...this is me, as I understand how different each of us are, and people should buy what they like. My best to all, MrD.

It’s great that there is a choice.  One doesn’t have to be ‘better’ than the other…just ‘different.’  There is more to music enjoyment than just the sound, including enjoyment of the equipment.  It’s an individual matter of choice.  Also we may have physiological differences that affects what sounds good from person to person.

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My approach is to use a hybrid. To my ears, Tubes are really good for Mids and Highs, and SS is good for Low. I drive my Midrange and tweeter with tubes (Class A SE 300b 20w x2), and the bass is handled by Subwoofers (Class D x2). For me, this gives me the best sound which works for diverse genera. It all bottles down to preference. 

 

Hard to generalize - horses for courses.

I just try a given amp out in a system and then compare with whatever else I have at the time and choose whichever set up sound s the best to me.

I run all tube into some big Wilsons, but solid state into a pair of electrostatics and also into some big Vandersteens.

I am less interested in trying to find a 'rule' about what sounds better and more concerned with using what does sound best in a given system.

Talk about beating a dead horse. How many discussions have there been between solid state vs. tubes. Belt vs. direct drive. Moving coil vs. moving iron.

There are no hard fast rules. It all depends on the design and build quality. And personal preference.

Tubes in my mind are more for equipment hobbyists who like to experiment without changing boxes. And don't mind the heat/increased AC bill.