Quote Originally Posted by markw View Post
Well, that explains those high levels of the beloved even-order harmonics tube fans are so fond of. But, fear not. Negative feedback is, in fact, utilized in other classes of tube amps in order to minimize this.

As for "smearing" in SS amps, you should try using something of quality for a standard instead of those $40.00 T-amps you so love.

"To keep them from blowing up"??? Oh, come now. When you stoop to these levels of gross exaggeration, or just plain BS, you cast doubt on anything you say among those with any knowledge at all about this hobby.
Yes...or even a Rotel RB 1080 which is 2 or 3 years removed from production...great power amp..with no smearing...and combined with a good preamp and speakers... its good a low level listening.