Kurt Hamster wrote:

So SS amps are no longer have a central role in a SS system then?

Did they ever? and anyway, what do you consider the 'centre' of an audio
system?

in a proper SS setup (ie. one that is *capable of* linear, distortion
free reproduction) one would be able to apply tone control of various
types in order to generate any desired output characteristics.


Which have **** all do do with anything as the converse is also true
given the relevant EQ etc etc etc...

What if the valve amps distortion has a non-reversible transfer
function? un-eq-ing distortion is not always possible.

since when was better a subjective term. it requires a context.

Better has always been a subjective term which is exactly why it needs a
context duh!

If its meaningless out of context why do the valvies insist on using it so?

That is something the meter readers fail to comprehend.

On the contrary. my meter reader helps get my gas bills right, and they
get worse every time...

Try using less gas then!

in winter, compared to summer? fat chance!