Re: Tube Amplifiers
Originally Posted by
HermanAB
Hmm, tube amps are really only worth the trouble if you make the tubes yourself. Otherwise, there is no physical reason why you cannot build the exact same thing using MOSFETs.
Unfortunately there is a distinct and particular sound that can only be achieved with vacuum tubes.
It is easy to build a circuit that simply amplifies the sound - simple.
But to have a circuit that is actually part of the instrument - or that influences the sound is ways that solid state circuits cannot - is an experience that unless experienced personally - can never be duplicated.
Some get close - but there really is no substitute for well made tube amplifiers for guitar, bass, music recording and music play back in the home.
Vacuum tubes may seem old fashioned to some - but you can't get that sound without them.
If at first you don't succeed - just buy the company and tell them to make the one you want.
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