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Which SS amps sound like a tube amp?

I'm doing research to find a new amp to replace my Parasound HCA 3500. I'd like the tubey midrange but the virtues of SS in the bass. Biamping is not an option as my rack is quite full. I need at least 200 wpc and want to spend less than 2k used. I'm driving VMPS Supertower/R SE's. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
warnerwh
cylinderking_1
130 posts
 
Mcintosh mc352, mc602 I don`t know what the new mc402 sound`s like maybe that`s what I could do this week go listen to it. David
billspecfoc
103 posts
 
Over on AC, there is one person using all AVA tube hybrid electronics on his RM40's who states he is is audio nirvana. While not tubey sounding, you can roll the tubes to suit your taste. Just my 2 cents. BTW, I own an AVA Transcendence 7 preamp, have just ordered the new AVA Fet Valve 550EXR power amp, and hope to purchase RM40's early next year.
mikesinger
572 posts
 
i agree with above on two points...

1. no such thing
2. get a tube pre, you'l; get roughly 75 TO 80 % there.

btw, muse monos are very nice ( liquid) and pse studio v's ( clear /transparent)

mik
rmdh
9 posts
 
arc 300.2!!!!!!!!
johnc
10 posts
 
CJ 2500A, detail and warm, better than Pass 250.
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