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  • Solid State (Class A, AB, D, AD, etc.)

    168 60.22%

  • Tube

    59 21.15%

  • Hybrid

    16 5.73%

  • Both (you rotate SS and Tube amps in and out of your system)

    51 18.28%
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  1. November 16, 2020, 08:17 PM #151
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    Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?

    Solid state Class AB integrated.
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  2. December 2, 2020, 01:47 PM #152
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    Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?

    Thanks for sharing this amps solid state.
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  3. December 30, 2021, 11:51 PM #153
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    Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?

    Currently I am using SS. However, I do appreciate Tube amplifiers as well.
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  4. August 20, 2022, 05:36 PM #154
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    Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?

    Been solid state for years; mostly McIntosh.
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  5. August 27, 2022, 06:57 AM #155
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    Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?

    I have been using tube amps and preamps for 20 years. My Toolshed Amps 300b is the best piece of gear I have owned to date. I just sold my Zesto Leto to make way for a new Toolshed Amps 101d Line Stage that is being built now. Don't think I could ever go back to SS after these. I'm done buying amps ....
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  6. August 27, 2022, 04:09 PM #156
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    Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?

    Quote Originally Posted by Oddiofyl View Post
    I have been using tube amps and preamps for 20 years. My Toolshed Amps 300b is the best piece of gear I have owned to date. I just sold my Zesto Leto to make way for a new Toolshed Amps 101d Line Stage that is being built now. Don't think I could ever go back to SS after these. I'm done buying amps ....
    Not a fan of the engraving that is used on the Toolshed products but otherwise looks to be rather good gear.
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  7. August 27, 2022, 04:15 PM #157
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    Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?

    Thanks, I understand that it's looks are very polarizing but it is really built to a different standard. It is entirely handmade , the inside is as nice the outside from a design and layout perspective. It sounds amazing, and it is dead silent. No self noise or mechanical hum which is a true feat for a 300b amp

    Matt was great to work with, he truly delivers a bespoke product. The fit and finish is heirloom quality. Execution and detail of the highest order.
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  8. November 30, 2022, 07:21 AM #158
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    Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?

    Thay look great
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  9. September 17, 2023, 12:53 PM #159
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    Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?

    For my speakers definitely Class A SS works best.
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  10. September 18, 2023, 10:24 PM #160
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    Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?

    I am all solid state now. I have tried many of all types over the years. McIntosh solid state does the trick for me!

    PS. I do have a Fender tube guitar amplifier .
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  11. September 19, 2023, 02:20 AM #161
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    Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?

    Here are my 4 HH Scott amps driving a pair of Cornscala's. Only 1 at a time, of course..IMG_0077.jpeg
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  12. September 19, 2023, 11:39 AM #162
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    Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?

    Ok, I'll play....... pair of PASS X260.8's
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  13. September 19, 2023, 02:44 PM #163
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    Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?

    My preferred setup uses a pair of Pass Labs 60.8's. I found that using Analysis Plus Silver Apex from source to speakers gives me the exact sound I want. I do occasionally listen to my MA-352 hybrid through Kimber when I want a more mellow sound, which isn't often!
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