Why so many tubes?

Many of the most expensive tube amps/preamp have multiple tubes...6, 8, 10. If direct path is preferred in the speaker by most, why the acceptance of a glass army in one's amp/preamp?

jpwarren5810-11-2021 2:58pm

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ghasley Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,507 posts 10-12-2021 at 10:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Actually thats a great comparison, a v12 Jab vs a big block American v8. I know which one Id rather drive cross country! A single output tube per channel is the best sound quality, each additional power tube thereafter introduces more and more audible tradeoffs.
ghasley Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,507 posts 10-12-2021 at 03:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A V12 top fuel drag car (if they existed) will walk away from the V8 top fuel drag car. There’s no replacement for displacement...remember? False. Cylinder count and displacement are not mutually exclusive. You can have a 4 liter 12 cylinder Ferrari and a 4 liter 6 cylinder. Exact same displacement. Depends on the designers goals and the desired torque and horsepower band and at what RPM. There is a reason you wont find a 12 cylinder top fuel dragster and it isnt because they cant figure it out.

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