SS amp with tight deep bass ?

Audiogabby,

I take it that you mean that you're pairing it with the Eastern Electric Minimax PREAMP, not amp?

I've never heard the Minimax, but if it's like a lot of tube preamps, then it may be a little soft in the bass. Don't neglect the importance of the preamp in the overall bass response. You might find that you won't have the deep bass that you want until you find an amp/preamp combo that can achieve it.

Michael

I bought a Plinius SA 100 MKIII here on the 'Gon, very reasonably, and its bass is superb, as is the mids and HF.

Best,
Dan

Sufentanial,
The EE Minimax has very good bass. That's why i'm keeping it. I love that little preamp and i'm building the system around it. It's very fast too.

What speakers? This will provide a bit more direction in recommending an amp.

I have found few that can compete with the Krell's. Maybe an older Krell (KSA) at this price point (but I would want to know the caps have already been replaced in buying one of these or expect that you will be footing that bill).

While I don't care for Class D amps (let's just leave that alone and not hijack the thread), lots of people have good success with them and they are usually much "cheaper" price-wise. I'd check into some of those threads.

Legacy Classic speakers.