Tube amps are best! No, solid state is best! No, hybrid amps are better!

With all due respect to your friends, colleagues, local music dealer and amp manufacturers, there is no best and no better when considering the electronic composure of a musical instrument amplifier. Although experience and the type of music, and the music being played are the most important criteria, there are several important bits of information you should be aware of when considering the purchase of an amp.

The choice of a tube amp or one that is solid state is a subjective choice at best. Reliability, price, and versatility are actually secondary considerations when considering the 'sound' of an amplifier and whether it is the best choice for you.