"Stewart Pinkerton" wrote in message
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On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 13:22:26 +0100, "Keith G"
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"Ian Molton" wrote in message
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On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 06:07:56 +0000 (UTC)
Stewart Pinkerton wrote:

In which case, why the 'war' about SS and valve? if neither distort
audibly, then they sound the same.

There *is* no war about *good* valve amps.

Im aware of that. I was asking a rhetorical question.

Interesting that the qualification 'bad' has to be used to get the attacks
off the ground isn't it? Who TF knowingly uses *bad* valve amps???

Apparently, you do. If the output signal is anything other than a
larger version of the input signal, i.e. if the amp *has* an
identifiable 'sound', then it is *by definition* a bad amplifier.

Which of my valve bits are 'bad'...

EAR 834P
EAR834L
Dynaco Mk III
WAD KiT88
Homebrew 2A3

The EAR834L and Kit88 are the only ones which might qualify as 'not
bad'.


Close, but no cigar - they are all very pleasant and not widely dissimilar,
but the 2A3 amp is the 'nicest' (detail, clarity. 'tone' and soundstage)
even on only 'inappropriate' speakers (so far).....

(That's not only *my* opinion btw....)



....and how 'bad' are they if *I* like using them???

Different argument entirely


Yes and you would do well to remember that the next time someone states a
preference by saying they think valves are 'better' - instead of dragging
that same old tub out again for the gazillionth time....!!!

Now, forget all that (I'm getting past bored of it again), I'm off down the
Div shop on my way out shortly - what's 'hot' atm (that we haven't already
seen)? As a movie buff yourself, got any recommendations?


NP. FM Radio 3 on a Technics ss amp - very 'informative' (makes all the
right noises) but 'dry' as ditchwater and lifeless. (Thus, I haven't paid
any real attention to it since I swapped it in....)