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markesquire · April 11th, 2009, 02:55 PM

I started on a low-end solid state amp modeled on a blackface sound. When I played my first tube amp, I was an immediate convert; it sounded so much more warm and REAL.

Although there's something great about traditional tube circuits, I see no reason why someone couldn't create a REALLY good solid state amp that replicates the tube warmth. Although it seems like every SS amp CLAIMS to sound the same, most don't.

Is it even possible? It would be awesome to retain the EXACT sound of my PRRI, but be entirely noiseless AND have the option of Twin Reverb headroom if I needed it.

April 11th, 2009, 02:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
markesquire Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 569	Are There Any REALLY Good Solid-State Amps (Don't Pass Over Just b/c of the "SS"!) I started on a low-end solid state amp modeled on a blackface sound. When I played my first tube amp, I was an immediate convert; it sounded so much more warm and REAL. Although there's something great about traditional tube circuits, I see no reason why someone couldn't create a REALLY good solid state amp that replicates the tube warmth. Although it seems like every SS amp CLAIMS to sound the same, most don't. Is it even possible? It would be awesome to retain the EXACT sound of my PRRI, but be entirely noiseless AND have the option of Twin Reverb headroom if I needed it.