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Default Why are vacuum tubes still used in audio amplifiers instead ofsolid-state transistor

On May 8, 12:32*pm, John L Stewart John.L.Stewart.
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anterm;930852 Wrote:

Some audiophiles say that the sound quality in vacuum tubes is better,
but I fail to see why, especially since vacuum tube electronics is an
older technology


Same odd reason some people prefer to ride a horse now & then! Not
difficult to come up with many other examples.

John


Age doesn't determine quality, it more determines price. There are
still some very good amplifiers from the 1950s about, like Quad II and
similar.

There are differences between valve and transistor amps' sound
quality, both have their pros and cons, and some people much prefer
valve.


NT