Tube vs Solid State Amps
Describe the main differences between these two amplifier designs. Include the pros and cons of each.
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by vanwarp
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Jan 20, 2004 |
The Tube vs Solid State Amp debate is slowly but surely coming to an end!
The future of modeling amps will be two-fold: the first will appeal to "tube-purists" and will include a tube-power-amp-section, while the second will appeal to the more "modern" guitarist.... read full review
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by madarnell
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Aug 28, 2001 |
I sure like your nice tight bottom!
For professional sound reinforcement, a solid state Crown amp is the way to go!... read full review
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by kurt_kurosawa
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Nov 18, 2000 |
Tube or solid state amplification for electric bass?
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by vanwarp
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Dec 31, 2001 |
Tonal expression is from the fingers, not the amp!
Tube or solid state amps: whatever you prefer! Tonal expression is from the fingers, not the amp!... read full review
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by kidhendrix
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May 7, 2001 |
To Tube Or Not To Tube
Solid state amplifiers are more practical, but tube amplifiers have a better sound. Which amplifier is right for you is a decision to be made by evaluating your personal situation.... read full review
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by vanwarp
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Mar 9, 2002 |
Tube vs Modeling SS amp!
While modeling amps can’t replace the sound and tone of a tube amp, well not yet anyway, I haven’t found a tube amp that can replace my modeling amp either!... read full review
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by jystrebler
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Jan 19, 2002 |
The Emperor's New Tubes...
There's a lot of mystery, hype and voodoo surrounding tube guitar amplifiers. It's a complex decision with no perfect answer.... read full review
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by Mystwalker
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Nov 21, 2001 |
In Defense of Transistors
Tube is king, but for metal, solid state might do the trick.... read full review
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by rknight66
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Apr 14, 2003 |
Tube vs. Solid State
With today's advances in solid state technology, why incur the cost of owning a tube amp when you can get great tones from any number of solid state amps.... read full review
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