Tube vs. Solid State Amplifiers


I found this really good link regarding the differences:

https://www.caryaudio.com/2018/06/04/vacuum-tube-vs-solid-state/

I've heard some (who are much more knowledgeable than me) say that a tube amp and solid state amp which are rated at the same output power in practice will not drive a speaker to the same level, that in selecting amplifier power levels, you would get similar results from lower powered tube amps.

I thought it would be interesting to see what those who know much more about this subject would contribute to this discussion.
ejr1953
The AGDs are transformative. Different from other Class D based on the only GAN MOSFET designed for Audio. Patented. Right now listening to an Opera recording. Never cared that much for it. I never wanted to hear all that screeching. Now hearing the emotion, the dynamics and an overall SQ that brings goose bumps!
The current price for the Audions is $8350. The performance is worth $83500!
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I can attest to the “revelatory” experience when I put the AGD Audions in my system. For me, it was the clarity without being at all etched or harsh/strident. It was also the frequency extension and control over the low end with my high sensitivity loudspeakers. 
I’m a SET/Class A lover (always will be) and yet these monoblocks provide the best of both worlds that I’ve personally experienced...never say never, right?
Initially I had paired it with a few excellent SS preamps which didn’t disappoint. However, pairing it with the right tube pre, I’ve achieved personal audio nirvana. It’s a musical presentation I had found elusive until now. 

So it simply isn’t an either/or thing IMO...It’s proper synergy for your particular system that can demonstrate that tubes and ss can get along quite well as a team. 

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FWIW I wanted to add that the opposite can also be true as well, that a ss preamp coupled with tube amplification can be quite beautiful/satisfying...
I own a Line Magnetic LM-508ia and when used with a solid state preamp (in this case the CODA 07x), the overall sound was better IMO than using the unit with its 6SN7 preamp section (even with NOS tubes)...

ENJOY! 
@davkobza +1 yes a Tube pre with SS amp or SS pre with tube amps can be quite a combo. At the same token hybrid integrated like McIntosh and Pathos offer are quite nice too.