A properly designed tube power amp delivers full bandwidth and excellent bass, contradicting the belief that tube amps lack bass — evidenced by the Ampeg SVT, the most iconic bass guitar amp ever made.
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Kevin DiehlEvidence Quote
“one of my very best friends was the man that designed that thing back in the 60s... so don't tell me that a tube amp cannot have great bass because absolutely they can”
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What's More Important? Tube Preamp or Power Amp? Too Many Tubes? w/ Upscale Audio's Kevin Deal— Upscale Audio High FidelityCreated: 6/18/2026, 2:32:01 PM
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