Chris,

I am interested in this observation. I can say that with my valve amp, the reverse is true. It is loads more detailed than my previous solid state amp with an exceptionally detailed midrange and is not really warm sounding either.  Some of the most detailed system I have heard use valve amplification.

Tenson, but solid state amps do distort and the distortions thay produce are quite horrible too. All that yucky IMD and crossover distortion that hardens the upper midrange and gives treble a forward etched clean sound. If thats what passes for more detail, then you are welcome to it.