It's funny, over the many years I've had both and appreciated each for what they did respectively.If I had to choose,which I have done, again over the years( that is the key
) is to put together the system that achieves exactly what I crave in my music when I sit down to chill out.I definitely am in the tube camp,call me biased,I don't care, it brings the goods, a little harmonic distortion is what I enjoy. That being said, whatever does it for you and your taste in music, heck, you know what you like, try to create it and don't give a second thought to another's opinion. Your the one sitting in the sweet spot. I do recommend not being stubborn minded and thinking this is the pinnacle.There is always room for improvement somewhere in the chain.Set a price that will not cause anyone to question(submit wife's name here) and try and put it all together under budget. The nice thing about age is that you probably have your system pretty much set in stone, a change to one piece that doesn't quite stand up to the standard the others have set if you can with out disrupting the harmony of the music and your spouse is all that really matters.
If you're blessed enough to pass your components on to another who just doesn't have the means too, well, you in your end days will be thought of as a kind & generous person. You may not be able to hear the kind accolades others have spoken on your behalf but you will rest in peace knowing you did your best.What more can a man ask for?
I'm sorry for getting off topic
Love is the answer,
Bill
