TUBE AMP LOVERS - What SS amp makes you smile???

I searched for several months for a new set of speakers and found that the McIntosh C50 pre amp and MC452 power amp combination was one that seemed to make even the most "unforgiving" speakers sound great!

I was fortunate to find on Audiogon that pair, about 4-5 months old at the time, for a reasonable price.

I recently received my new Focal Sopra No2 speakers, with that beryllium tweeter, the McIntosh electronics sound smooth, like tubes. I'm very happy with this setup.

NO SS amp can compare to my SETs...NONE..

Gotta say Calloway's SETs apepar to be off the charts and gotta sound great.

Spec RSA717ex , almost there.

Couldn't live with other Solid-states, always return to tube, however Spec is holding me comfortably...

Spectral 30ss series 2. I Still like many tube preamps but not as my main system. once I went to the all Spectral system I couldn't go back. I tried a couple times but preferred the Spectral over my ARC Ref 5SE, TRL Dude, Cat SL-1 ultimate, Shindo, CJ ART, and many others. The Spectral is so clean with the best Midrange I've ever heard. Instruments have more weight and realism.. Voices are captivating.. This preamp gave everything I liked about tubes without the drawbacks.. The downside is that the initial investment is significant.. Spectral is the one for me.