Realistic sound = tubes and analogue

[tube fan]

Just out of curiosity, does anyone here play electric guitar? If so, have you ever played the same guitar on similar Tube-driven vs. solid state amps? What was your experience like?

I always felt that tube amps for guitars were very warm, fat, and presented the sound in a very unveiled type of way, which is also true in my limited experience with higher-end tube amps in HT and 2-channel applications.

Yes, tubes rock! I just listened to the great "Dead can Dance" vinyl, and let me know when digital can come close to that sound! "Unveiled" is just another way of saying "real"!

[frenchmon]

Yes, tubes rock! I just listened to the great "Dead can Dance" vinyl, and let me know when digital can come close to that sound! "Unveiled" is just another way of saying "real"!

Your opinion concerning vinyl versus digital is just that, your opinion. Every person has one.....but the unveiled comment is clearly wrong and subject to your "witch hunt" to find the perfect live performance from tube audio. "Unveiled" does not mean real. It only describes in audio circles what is also known as clarity and/or distinction of the sound. Just as an image can be veiled, so can sound. Veil does not equate to real.