To take a slight deviation from John (who is factually correct), some people enjoy the sound of uncorrected (non-transparent?) tubes. The distortion is even ordered, which can be pleasing to the ear. I have not heard tubes very much, so I can't say which is better for me. But some people definitely do prefer tubes. Doesn't mean they're right, doesn't mean they're wrong.

Me, I don't want to spend the money for old tech, especially tech that doesn't support multichannel.

I am the Doctor, and THIS... is my SPOON!