[Eeyore]

Arny Krueger wrote:

"Eeyore" wrote in
Rockinghorse Winner wrote:

I am seeking to replace an ailing Marantz 2325 receiver
with an integrated amp. I am leaning toward the
Japanese tube amps, as they seem to offer so much for
the money, but would be willing to change my mind if
persuaded otherwise. I listen mostly to rock music

In which case you don't want toobs.

They flatter by deception ( aka distortion ).

I disagree with the idea that distortion is deception.

No. The way they 'flatter' some sounds is a form of deception i.e. it's not to
do with the accuracy or purity of the sound.


However, it is
deceptive to say that the random application of distortion always or even
often results in greater realism.

Yes. It is often applied artisticly in the recording studio with outboard gear
for example but having a constantly distorting amplifier with no means of
turning it off is no advantage.

Graham