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Offline dflee

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Re: Solid State Preamp
« Reply #15 on: March 08, 2016, 07:25:06 AM »
Wow! two posts in a row referring to Accuphase. I was just writing about Why I got a used one (C-11) and enjoy it. The reason for my choice is, well I guess I'm lazy and don't want the hassle of tubes. My system is on 24/7 and that just does not equate to tubes. Not having tubes doesn't bother me in the least and doesn't change my love for what I hear.
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Re: Solid State Preamp
« Reply #16 on: March 11, 2016, 09:57:43 AM »
I'm not following you on why 24/7 does not equate to tubes.  Traditionally, it has been thought that it's the turn on / off processes that limit tube life, and that most line level tubes (we are talking preamps here, no?) will last for a long, long time if running constantly.  I've been using tube equipment for over 30 years and I have never had a line tube fail.  I may have changed them out of OCD, but nothing ever failed.

Offline sleepyguy24

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Re: Solid State Preamp
« Reply #17 on: March 11, 2016, 10:47:36 AM »
I'm not following you on why 24/7 does not equate to tubes.  Traditionally, it has been thought that it's the turn on / off processes that limit tube life, and that most line level tubes (we are talking preamps here, no?) will last for a long, long time if running constantly.  I've been using tube equipment for over 30 years and I have never had a line tube fail.  I may have changed them out of OCD, but nothing ever failed.

You are lucky I guess. I've had an Amperex tube turn white on me, 2 GE 5751 tubes and some Raytheon 12AU7s tubes develop hums as well. Noisy Northern Electric 12AX7 tube. Tubes can make music sound sweet but they can drive you crazy sometimes.

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Re: Solid State Preamp
« Reply #18 on: March 13, 2016, 08:43:18 AM »
Tubes can make music sound sweet but they can drive you crazy sometimes.

Yes they can.......

Remember, it's all about the music........

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Re: Solid State Preamp
« Reply #19 on: March 13, 2016, 10:17:16 AM »
I like tube preamps because with tubes, you can tailor the sound to your liking. Don't get me wrong there are a lot of SS preamp that are excellent.  Pass Labs come to mind, but then you are stuck with that sound, IMHO.
 
Let's face it it's fun to roll tubes, otherwise i would probably change equipment more often.
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Re: Solid State Preamp
« Reply #20 on: March 25, 2016, 11:14:29 AM »
I have always had SS pre amps and they do indeed all sound different.

The best are neutral and clean sounding. Not really a bad thing when it comes to sound quality and/or delivery.  8) 
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