"Stewart Pinkerton" explained...

and my
point was that it should be possible to build a *good* amp, even when
technically challenged by using valves........

But wouldn't it be nicer to build a naughty amp, and have some fun?

Heaven help us when we all subscrbe to the 'flat response curve is best'
argument.
I'd much rather rely on selecting the amp that my ears enjoy most.

Then again, maybe I'm a fool . . .albeit a happy one.

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Geoff B