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Could not be more pleased w/the way my humble/modest systems are sounding! I'm using the Rega Brio 3 int. amp and it sounds so sweet and musical. I've always been a huge int. amp believer. I don't see any system changes for a very long time. Cheers! Bill

Impressed with all the input,one of the most intelligent discussions about this controversial topic I can recall.Wouldn't that be a blast if we could all get together and discuss over a case of wine.Long story short,started with ss switched to tubes pre and power and have never considered going back.Now having said that,I understand that Jeff Rowlands' Capri ss pre amp is a world class contender.Never say never.

I've been in both camps at various points in iterations of my system and really like several different types of amps. I am in the process of breaking in my new VAC Phi 300.1 Monoblocks and it appears from early listening I'll be in the tube camp quite awhile longer...

That said, there are exceptional SS amps out there, and some very nice hybrids as well. The Moscode 401HR and Blue Circle are some excellent examples...

Thankyou so far for each & everyone of your responses and would agree with Markwitkiss that your statements are both intelligent & informative. Yes I also agree that anyone of us would like no better than to get together with another audiophile to hear their take on sound quality if & when that could be possible. I personally have combined both solid state & tubes and still being patient for the initial breakin with an upgraded ss amp.

Thomasheisig, that sounds a bit sad.

Chris