No way,No how,Never will...

The Monster 7000 Signature cleans in a balanced manner.
It has dual toroid trannies and I own one and am happy with it.
The price wnt up recently, but I got a deal for a demo one locally for $900. just a few months ago.
As for tubes... I loved a hybred preamp I had. Am going to get another one sooner or later.
The Hybred tube/SS preamp is the very best way to dabble in tubes without getting inundated!

Quiet!
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Do you hear that Bob?
It's a pair of Joule monoblocks calling out your name :)

David

LOL, Usblues!!
I remember the dialog from Star Wars where Darth Vader has brought Luke Skywalker in front of the Darth Vader's Master. From the port hole Luke sees his rebellion force being decimated & the Master senses this & says
"resistance is futile, my son. Let the Dark side of the Force prevail within you."

Only here, it (tubes, i.e.) is the 'bright' side of the Force.

Anyway, mix & match your ss & tubes OR stay all in one or the other domain. Whatever makes you happy.
BUT..............never neglect AC power, isolation, vibration damping, room acoustics. You could but at your own 'peril'.

visit mark at audio perfection on lyndale

if you want to in a very inexpensive way buy the aes audio electronic supply pre and power amp the super amp...they rock but must have effecient speakers....sorry i just couldn't help myself...i apologize...i too was lost but now i am found In tubes......