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Originally Posted by GhostofJohnToad
That's what makes me wonder, Mark. Does everyone here think mp3s sound better, or digital movies look better?
I agree with RodeoTex about how tubes are really a niche market, but given that all it takes is the the younger and younger generations of guitar hero influenced players to buy more SS amps than tube amps and the balance of power will be shifted and the choice will be made for everyone.
Not trying to be nihlistic here but it does become an interesting discussion.
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I worked as a stereo store manager/salesman and recording studio engineer.
For me tubes have a warmer top end sound and smoother bass than transistors. This is for stereos Im talking about. Nothing on earth sounds better than a stereo tube amp and a new set of matched tubes.
The tubes degrade over time and need replaced to sound its very best.
I think its kinda like when CD's came in they really didnt sound as good as records did to the trained ear but 6 pack joe your run of the mill consumer couldnt tell the difference and CD's were harder to mess up than records.
Ive heard some awfully good sounding transistor guitar amps.
Santana at Woodstock Albert King and many others.
I still like tubes better on guitar amps but could live with a good digital amp as long as I didnt hear a shrill top end.