I think aversion to tone controls for some folks is rooted in a sort of metro style appeal to nature. Metro because there's nothing natural about an amplifier, but saying that is also an appeal to nature...
Thanks to all for the replies on tone controls, but as far as Amps not being Natural it's untrue,
because on my Yammie AX596Integrated it says "Natural sound" right there on the front
Bet seriously thanks for all the helpful replies.
Ottguit