Question: recording live musicians / clipped audio

[The Dong]

Martin Naef wrote:
> Well, every technology has its place. But modern tube gear is designed 
> to add character, with noise-free operation and huge dynamic range not 
> typically among the top priorities of the design specs.


The 'tube sound' recording gear misses the point entirely and is 
marketing BS. Tubes in a good circuit do not have a -sound- and can have 
a very high dynamic range indeed. Easily as good as SS. Plus there is 
generally less in the signal path and little sign of AD/DA.