Pure Class A SS vs Tube Amp

With Heresy IIIs I tried 2 Aegirs out of curiosity based on the positive reviews, and it was 2 only because #1 was defective (Schiit sent a new one immediately...great service from those people)...I use a Dennis Had Firebottle HO single ended pentode amp driven by a Freya, and comparing the Aegir to that was interesting. Suffice to say although the Aegir possibly performed as designed, when I switched back to the Had amp...well...really the Aegir had no chance, and was sent home (sad...). I’m possibly or absolutely seduced by the tonal purity of the Had amp, or simply used to it...I seem to need it...Tube Mojo Addiction issues maybe, and this removed me from the path of trying the also well regarded Pass XA25 as another self indulgent experiment. Maybe I could borrow one of those...otherwise...meh...

I’m all in on tubes but many NOS sold are fakes and to get ones that are not are is both difficult and can cost more than the amp . And do so more than once.

I have the Pass X-25 many times and to my hears it is a bit too warm . Of course it's only my ears .

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In that case get an Atma-Sphere MA-3. I love watching tubes glow. It's that primitive human thing.

Very surprised that the fabulous Audio Research Ref 75 or the se version hasn’t come up. They can be had for $6500(se) downwards. A truly great mid power tube amp that’s a classic. Check out the many A+ reviews.