Quote Originally Posted by E-Stat
Funny, I have the exact opposite reaction. While tubes can be expensive and cranky, I find them worth the hassle for what I find to be a superior rendering of unamplified music and voice.

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My point is only an hardcore audiophile is likely to care about the difference between as good SS amp and a comparably priced tube machine. So why not avoid the hassle? You feel its worthwhile; you are an audiophile: OK