I liked Alan's analogy of tube amps being like a vintage car. Just because a '68 Mustang Fastback doesn't handle, or have amenities like a 2004 Mustang SVT Cobra doesn't mean that one's driving experience cannot be better in the older vehicle.
My take on all of this is that tube amps introduce some colorations to the music that some people may find preferable. I am curious enough to want to listen to one some day if I can. And I think we'd all be better off if people didn't take every question about tubes as a personal attack!
Mark
