Tube Amplifier vs Solid state amplifier

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I have used multiple SS amps but never a tube one. do you find any specific advantage with tubes over SS amps?

I am planning to buy a new amp to drive Klipsch Heresy 3 speakers (99DB sensitivity)
 
please share your thoughts on

I have used multiple SS amps but never a tube one. do you find any specific advantage with tubes over SS amps?

I am planning to buy a new amp to drive Klipsch Heresy 3 speakers (99DB sensitivity)
Since you are in Delhi, give Lyrita amps a listen on your speakers.
Cheers,
Raghu
 
The main difference between solid state and tubes is 2nd order harmonics.
Tubes are sweet, ss are clean.
Tubes are warm , ss are neutral.
Tubes are low wattage, ss are high.
Tubes are pricy , ss are low cost.

He he so many are there.
First and foremost the driver you are using , get references.
For klipsch tube amp or Class A amp with a Tube pre works best. And the tube must work on its non linear region.
 
The main difference between solid state and tubes is 2nd order harmonics.
Tubes are sweet, ss are clean.
Tubes are warm , ss are neutral.
Tubes are low wattage, ss are high.
Tubes are pricy , ss are low cost.

He he so many are there.
First and foremost the driver you are using , get references.
For klipsch tube amp or Class A amp with a Tube pre works best. And the tube must work on its non linear region.
the exact opposites also abound vis Sweet/Warm/Low wattage and pricey SS and the reverse of the above for tubes as well. More than tubes or SS it depends in the design /topology and voicing

The inherent advantages of tube vs SS can be discussed and debated ad nauseam but never simplified :)
 
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