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Tubes or Solid State?????

Thinking of upgrading from my Tandberg separates to either a Pathos Classic MKII Integrated, Primaluna Integrated or the Krell KAV400 solid state. I'm intrigued by the Pathos mixture of solid state and tube technology, and curious of the Primaluna all tube approach but I am drawn to the Krells offing of 200wpc as well. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
dreadhead
bartokfan
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I currently have a Jadis Orch Refer, the best tube amps in the world. And I'm waiting get a a Cayin A88, which I'm expecting to be an upgrade. So go figure, before you get an italian amp.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Thus far on my journey, I prefer the transparency and holography of tubed amps to solid state or digital (ICE, UcD, NuForce). I am presently auditioning a tube/SS hybrid, the Moscode 401HR, which is an excellent blending of tube and SS technology.
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noble100
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Go tubular, you'll be grateful!
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
if your tandbergs are the 3000 series, i don't think you will have any revalations switching. onthe otherhand the laterday 4000 series were not the best tandberg made. 10 years from now, the tandbergs will still be considered classic performers
hifidreams
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I had a Pathos Classic II for awhile. It is the one component that I regret having sold. Have tried the Primaluna. It is nice, but not up to the Pathos.
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