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Soft, smooth organic SS integrated amps?

Aside from the Sugden A21 series, what other more "budget" solid state amps (under $2K new or used) in your experience with at least 25 wpc manufactured within 20 years offer a really smooth, organic sound? I don't want to go the tubes route again. I'm thinking Heed, Arcam (at least the older, pre class G era)? What else in your experience?
greg7
bigkidz
3,381 posts
 
Two amps I would recommend are HK Citation 16 and Naim.  Some older Luxman offer what you are looking for.  Mac is another good option.  Otherwise none of the recommendations I see above are IMO not what you are looking for.

Happy Listening.
mickeyb
572 posts
 
Cayin h80a integrated hybrid amp.. so smooth and organic. You can roll tubes to change sound signature. 80 wpc class A. Should be able to find a used one for around 2-2.5k. 
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drvinyl01
34 posts
 
The Power Modules has a super integrated
corelli
974 posts
 
"Otherwise none of the recommendations I see above are IMO not what you are looking for."

Well there you have it.  

dyson2004
42 posts
 
G Class Arcam amps sound great. It’s just a pity their amps have so many bugs. 
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