I believe you have grossly misunderstood the real comparison here!

Your tube amp, a.k.a., all you could afford to get at the time.

Some of the many exact profiles of amps you would normally not even be allowed to touch let alone noodle with. Are they the real thing? No, but, then again, they won't get flabby with age either!

Another pack of profiles.

Some profiles are so rare you've never ever seen the real thing!


Can't forget the Exotics either!
So, NOW what's your decision?