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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
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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lou_setriodes
682 posts
 
B&K, B&K, B&k - for hi power the eX-442 or EX-442 sonata, lower power ST-140 - very tube like for a SS amp because of the mosfet output...thanks, Louis
daltonlanny
301 posts
 
NO SOLID STATE AMP SOUNDS LIKE A TUBE AMP IN MY EXPERIENCE!
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