I've got a solid state Line6 combo with a built in DSP (never took it 
apart to check which one) and it has some good sounds, but I can tell 
you it's sound quality pales IMO in comparison to almost any tube amp 
I've heard.

I do have a 80's vintage Fender Princeton Stereo Chorus solid state that 
has a really nice clean sound.

But it's pretty sterile sounding compared to tubes.

My Peavey Classic 30 had microphonic tube(s) and the problem was solved 
by replacing them. It's my main amp.

I've got a mid 70's Ampeg V-22 that needs a complete set of tubes. It's 
output tubes are four 7027As. That thing weighs as much as a dump truck 
and it's unbelievably loud.

Mark


Mark Rages wrote:
> On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 7:49 AM, Olin Lathrop <olin_piclist@embedinc.com> wrote:
>   
>> Why?  Is this because you want to learn about tubes, or because you
>> prescribe to silly audiophool theories about sound purity, oxygen free
>> cables, and whatnot.  If so, get a dead fish and start waving.  It's just as
>> effective and a lot cheaper.
>>
>>     
>
> No, he is talking about a guitar amplifier, not hi-fi.  Guitar
> amplifiers are intentionally overdriven, and tube overload
> characteristics are definitely different than normal solid-state
> circuits.  Some of the DSP simulators get very close though.
>
>   
>>>>> They uses a pair of 6L6 in the power section and gives
>>>>> close to 40W maximum output power.
>>>>>           
>> 6L6 were common audio final tubes back in the day.  Does anyone even make
>> these things anymore?
>>     
>
> 6L6GT are very common output tubes.  They are still in production.
>
> http://www.groovetubes.com/tubes_list.cfm?ObjectGroup_ID=108
>
> Regards,
> Mark
> markrages@gmail
>
>   
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