Which better-tube pre-amp or amp?

[tom1040]

I am not, but what would this site do for me if I was?

[robertbartsch]

I used to listen to quality tube equipment before the advent of solid state electronics.

Honestly, I don't understand the fuss over tube equipment in this day and age.

[jcrobso]

I know there are many people that the love tubes, I have an Ampeg tube bass amp. In the 1960's I did most of my listing to tube amps, today however for reproduction I use solid state amps.
I know what the tube lovers say about the amps. they have warm sound. Guitar players love them for their "FAT" sound. Tube amps have a small amount of 2nd harmonic distortion that is very difficult to completely remove and it is this residual distortion that gives tube amps their sound. I'm not trying to put anyone down, this is just the way it is. John

[tom1040]

Old post update. I am buying a McIntosh MC 402 amp an C46 pre-amp. I will post results.

[tom1040]

Major difference. I love it. I am 47 years old. I really do believe that, outside of a new cdp down the road, that I will never need to change anything again. Thanks for everybodys ideas & suggestions on this forum.