Which SS amps sound like a tube amp?

I agree with Ncarv about the Levinson No. 27. (Although that has only 100W/ch).
The No. 23, which I upgraded to from the No. 27, does have 200W/ch. I paid $2000 for my used No. 23 about 5 months ago. (If you can afford it, I suggest buying the No. 23.5, although it usually goes for around $2,500).
It has a "touch" of that tube sound that sounds so good. I used to have a CJ MV 50 many years ago, before I upgraded to the Levinson No. 27, so I do know what the tube sound is all about. The bass in these Levinson units is very tight and deep.
You will not be disappointed in these units.

Good Luck!

and if you want, they also have a tubed pre...

Your Parasound amp has the power and control you need, so what about simply buying a decent tube preamp. It'll probably do what you want and cost less than a good 200 Wpc tube amp...

mcintosh, classe, odyssey

None. There is no such thing IMO.

There are a couple of Llano tube hybrids for sale on audiogon at this time in your price range, these will have no problem with your speakers. I don't think you can find a pass X-250 in your price range but I do agree as to it being a good choice. Plinius would also be a good choice but again hard to find at your price. Some people (not me) think Classe amps sound like a tube amp, maybe that would do it for you. I have a Krell Ksa-250 on my Supertowers with a Bent Audio passive for preamp, not tube like but very good midrange and soundstage with the passive in the mix.

Dave

I will 2nd the Pass Labs X-250 recommendation, as I have speakers (MartinLogans) that 'appreciate a kind word' from an amp, while still needing bunches of SS dynamics & power to drive their difficult loads (down to 1.2ohms in the high frequencies at full punch).

I also like the Pass' balanced, differential, Zero-feedback design that keeps distortion under control during heavy transients.

Audio Research 100.2. 200 watts into 4 ohms.ARC's best solid state. www.audioresearch.com/M100_2SPA.html

Mark Levinson No. 27

Conrad Johnson MF2500A. The "A" version has the inner detail tubes provide at least more so than the non "A" version. The Pass X250 does a nice job as well.

Chuck

ARC 100.2 All the pluses of tubes and all of the pluses of solid state in one amp. This is one of ARC's hidden gems.

The Mcintosh 202 or the 352.

I would go with a tube pre and see if that does it for you. you can get a pretty good preamp for less than $2,000. What do you have for a preamp right now? If you use a tube amp you will need one thats happy with the 4 ohm load of your supertowers and can control the large bass drivers. The supertowers thrive on power.

Dave

Ayre V-3 200 watts/ch into 4 ohms