No "joke post" mdeneen....I admit, I am old and hearing is not like it used to be (tests show that I have loss in both the high and low ranges). If I am really missing the tube sound I suppose I should have have paid more attention in the days I grew up in..Elvis, Moonglows, Harptones, Buddy Holly, Beatles, CCR, James Gang...I suppose I may as well throw away all my Mac, Carver, Dual, Revox, Otari, Thorens equipment and get a portable radio since I don't hear too well anymore. What do you think?