I really like my solid state setup but haven't had a chance to really listen to any modern day tube amps. It's a little confusing when most of the magazine and online reviews seem to be so positive about the tube amps and even the hybrid amps, about how they sound warm and the soundstage if engulfing and huge. SS fans say that the tubes put a little coloration on the music so you aren't hearing exactly what is coming from the recording.
Does one really want to always hear what is exactly recorded? I kind of look at it like this, sometimes I have food on my plate and it is exactly the way it came off the grill or whatever. If I add a little salt it's now not exactly the way it came off the grill but it tastes better to me than the original.
I was hoping an Axiom owner that uses and has used a tube or hybrid amp would be able to tell us of their experience.
I appreciate you guys throwing in your 2¢ worth.
