Ah, but if tubes didn't affect sound, then there wouldn't be much of a point in advocating them. Hence, they must affect sound, and surely, you're not suggesting that tubes are more accurate than solid state, are you?

Sorry for beating a dead horse. And if this thread is making you uncomfortable, I'm perfectly willing shut up and go away! (Do you realize how many people wish they could get me to do that? Count yourself fortunate!)

Jeff