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Old November 15th, 2009, 12:33 PM   #2 (permalink)
docwest37206
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Nashville,TN
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Solid State amps often have more clean headroom than most tube amps. And they are usually lighter weight.
SS amps also usually have a background hiss that bothers some folks.

My Magnatone and Frenzel tube amps have a whole lot of headroom and are remarkably free from self-noise when the tubes are in good shape. But they're heavier than my solid state amps.

Short form: Some tube amps have wonderful clean tone. But such amps are hard to find these days.
What's your application?
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