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....although the fact it is solid state probably accounts for that
The antithesis to this argument is that Combos (generally) have better airflow
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Yes. Having the valves upright above the chassis improves cooling of the valves and more importantly doesn't put the heat from them straight onto the chassis, where it heats up the internal components. Some - especially electrolytic caps and LDR opto-couplers - are quite heat-sensitive and the failure rate is increased if they get too hot.
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Like so many things this was the basis of folklore. It's like the first transistor amps made by Fender were a disaster and because they were mass produced the reputaion of transistor amps was in the toiler for many pros for years and even lingers in folklore today (other opinions are available).