Power efficiency (and excess heat) was a concern of mine when I ran just solid state gear, but since I became hooked on tube gear ...well, if inefficiency is the price for this kind of a wonderful listening experience I'M ALL IN!
But, this comes at a price —not just heat but time to warm up and "disposable" tubes if you listen for hours on end and do so day-after-day. For serious listening: Tube gear. For convenience: something solid state.
But, this comes at a price —not just heat but time to warm up and "disposable" tubes if you listen for hours on end and do so day-after-day. For serious listening: Tube gear. For convenience: something solid state.