Integrateds: Warm sounding SS vs Hybrid

Mrtennis,
I partially agree with you. However, classic tube sound isn't always perfect either. Old Dynacos & Macs lack some of the dynamics of newer gear????
I'm a big fan of class A rated amps to get 90% of the tube warmth with 0% of the hassles.
Yes, I have all of the above running in my systems: 50's Telefunken, 70's Grommes Pentode, 80's Yamaha M series class A, 90's Dynaco by Panor SET, 90's PSE, newer Mac, heavily modded Music Hall.
They all have their good and bad points....overall, I can't decide!

There are two integrateds that come to my mind where I just forgot thinking about their design fundamentals (SS or Tube) - those are Gryphon an Acoustic Plan.

I was more listening to music than the amp itself.

Well, I'm going to take a chance on the Unison Unico again. I'll assume that there was something wrong with the last one. Without haveing a hifi shop near to audition pieces, I'm going to stick with what I know for now. At some point in the future when I have the time and money, I'll pick up one of the SS integrateds mentioned here and do a direct comparison myself. (Thinking Primare, Plinius, Jungson)

I just can't get that luscious sound from the Unico out of my mind, and I like the hybrid approach of getting some of that tube magic without the maintenance, etc. I'm sure its not the last word in detail and upper/lower extension, but it definitely made nice sounding music. Unfortunately (or fortunately given my proclivity for indecision) there aren't many hybrids that retail for $2k and under.

Now I have to figure out speakers for them. I had Totem Arros and liked the sound (especially their imaging capabilities), but I need a little more oomph, as I do listen to rock and orchetral music. My friend's Epos M5's (with modest Creek integreated) moved more air than the Arros!!

So I am thinking of going for a bookshelf/monitor with good bass extension (as good as bookshelves get at least), and adding a subwoofer at some point if needed.

Any suggestions for the Unico for ~$1k used?

I had a pair of Totem Mani-2s and Tabu as well - both delivered good bass response but at the expense of sounding a little meshy - I drove both of them with a Gryphon Tabu and later with a Rowland 2.

Good luck