Tubes vs Solid State


I have have been listening to music all my life but have only recently started experimenting with different amplifier and/or speakers/component combinations. I have recently moved from Parasound JC 1's to Classe Cam 400 monoblocks which I have both loved (maybe the prior a bit more) and are contemplating another move. I have been very intrigued by tube monoblocks and have the opportunity now to move to ARC ref 600's. I can also get Mark Levinson 33's for about the same cost. I am just uncertain about the Ref 600's as I am worried that I might be disappointed in the tube sound.

Can someone with more experience perhaps help me out here ? I am using the amps as part of a home-theatre setup driving 802 d's and other 800 diamond fronts and rears. I would really appreciate some good advice here.
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Showing 2 responses by rleff

I would pay close attention to ralph's (atmasphere) response as it is probally going to be one of the best ones you will receive.
Maybe a hybrid power amp would work well;being able to roll different tubes for personal taste and also have the power required to drive the load the B&w's present;moscode
401hr,402au (moscode has in home auditioning) and there are other manufacturers of hybrids as well.