Tubes vs Solid State


In the interest of power is there much really sacrificed in quality of sound in choosing SS over tubes. I heard the transistors are semi-conductors while tubes are conductors. Can semi-conductors truly replicate the tube sound or does it come close enough.
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you should have both ready to switch depending on your itch. but it has to be single ended tube and a good mosfet design like the bel amps.
I would have to say get and retain both. I like to switch
every once and a while, they both have their inherit
strengths and weaknesses.
would you recommend with my system - NAD Silver Series CD, Pre and Power (250w) plus Dynaudio 1.3SE.

I am very interested in hearing the tube difference - would I hear enough of a difference maintaining the NAD Pre?
Racers I agree. I've owned the best of tubes for years before hearing the Aloia(inductive). It's the best I've heard with reliability and cost
Have you ever heard an Goldmund amplifier.
Those are solid state, but the sound is the best I could hear in my life. Fast, articulate, warm, strong bass, etc.
Tubes lovers: you must hear that before a final decision.