I think if you are used to a tube sound, it is difficult to go to solid state (generally speaking). I tried my first solid state component in my system (a DAC), and did not like it. The dealer said it was one of the smoothest tube-like dacs he's heard, but decided I needed to go back to a tube output dac. just my 2 cents. For me, it is all about the midrange provided by tubes that is so hard to get from solid state. THis is just my cup of tea, whereas others may disagree. personal preference comes in play more than anything.
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