TWL, I think you are putting too much emphasis on Unsound's mentioning specs. Asa, as has been pointed out to you, there are a great number of tube users switching to Pass solid states, class A amps, and hybrid amps. The same can be made of ss users crossing paths with the former.
I am wondering what definition of "space" we are discussing. Coming from a science background, I can only envision a "formless waste."
If it is that all that pervasive thickness that clings to you like a muggy summer day I left behind when I switched to Pass from what I admit wasn't the last word in valve technology, than I don't miss it. If it is the sense of performance ambience that is delineated by location acoustics you want, then what you need is a transparent amp. Secondly, also bare in mind, to reach that end, the choice of speaker is even more important.
I'm partial to both ss and tube camps. I have found a way to harness both's positive attributes, leaving behind negatives. It works for me.
I am wondering what definition of "space" we are discussing. Coming from a science background, I can only envision a "formless waste."
If it is that all that pervasive thickness that clings to you like a muggy summer day I left behind when I switched to Pass from what I admit wasn't the last word in valve technology, than I don't miss it. If it is the sense of performance ambience that is delineated by location acoustics you want, then what you need is a transparent amp. Secondly, also bare in mind, to reach that end, the choice of speaker is even more important.
I'm partial to both ss and tube camps. I have found a way to harness both's positive attributes, leaving behind negatives. It works for me.