"Arny Krueger" wrote in message
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"Iain Churches" wrote in message

"Andy Evans" wrote in
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What they are confusing this with is their preference
for an intentionally flawed but
entirely pleasnt and relatively benign form of
distortion. Nothing wrong with their
listening preference but the presentation of this as
inherently superior is utterly
bogus.

The idea that valves are simply "added distortion" and
nothing else could only be made by somebody with a) very
little knowledge of modern valve circuits and how they
sound or b) somebody with cloth ears.


A Swedish "very high end" dealer told me just recently:
quote:

" The very top of the audio market is totally dominated
by tube amplifiers. Music lovers in this sector (many of
who have speakers at 10k a pair) are highly discerning."

In short, he has a lot of respect for people that pay his way.

Proves nothing.

Once again, Arny your analysis of the situation is sadly
innacurate. The man sells no white goods, home theatre
or cheapo SS equipment. He has a well-healed discerning
client base, most of whom choose valve audio. It's that simple.


Iain