"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article ,
Iain M Churches wrote:
This kind of product is a two-edged sword.
* It attracts people to valve audio - which is a good thing.

Why? Surely the performance of an amp is the important thing, not how it
achieves it?

True. But there are many people who do not even know there is
an alternative to SS. Perhaps hearing even an entry-level
budget valve amp might kindle interest enought to pursue
the matter further.

By the same brush it is. Might put some off looking for 'magic' that
doesn't exist.

I have yet to meet anyone who is not favourably impressed with
they hear a good 'un:-)) A local dealer gives me -35% off my own
purchases, as the result of referrring so many valve amp and turntable
customers to him. He sets them up a system at home, to suit the room
and the budget, on 30 days approval. They usually want to trade in
the SS amp at the end of that time.

Iain