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Raidho speaker owners, what solid state amplifier do you use?

There seems to be consensus SS amps in general are better match for Raidho speakers than tube amps. I'm using 200 watt Bob Carver tube monoblock amps with my D2 to great effect, but I'm interested in getting a SS amp (less than 8k new or used).  The Soluution, Constellation, etc are way too overpriced IMO.  Any experiences with less costly offerings?  I am looking into the new Yamaha top of the line integrated, AS3000, which is 7k retail.  It's rated 100 watt at 8 ohm and 150 at 4 ohms and is built like a tank with substantial power supply (over 50 lbs).  This is the way Yamaha used to build their top amps decades ago before they went cheap mass market. 
dracule1
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skoczylas
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If they like current and high dampening consider Hegel 360 or the higher end Hegel separates. They step up to great speakers generally although I have no first hand knowledge of how they play with radho. You have some great options out there keep us posted. 
dracule1 OP
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Sckoczylas, I heard the Raidho D1 with the Hegel monoblocks.  They are not a good match IMO.  Sound was slow and ponderous and not transparent.  Thanks for your input.
gocubs999
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"Thanks for reminding me of the Rowland. I'll have to check it out. There seems to be some consensus that Raidho's like Class D amps with very high dampening factor".

If this is true regarding Raidho (I have only heard the D1's at shows- very impressed), the Rowland M312 would seem to be a good match. It drives my Avalon Indra's superbly. Draws little energy in standby mode and remains cool to touch..not with my hands.
xti16
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Lars K from Raidho had JR for his amp(s) before the Aavik was released. Raidho also used a lot of Rowland amps in their shows (again pre Aavik). Other Raidho owners from AS who had Pass Labs thought they slow sounding too and replaced them. Pass makes a great amp but not a real good match for the Ho's. Tyler will be getting the Aavik pre/pro which is class A. It will be interesting to hear the difference between the class A and D Aavik.
dracule1 OP
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I remember now. I did hear JR gear with the C1.1 several years ago. It sounded smooth and nonfatiguing but was also a little dry sounding. Overall a good match, but I like the luscious wet sound some tube amps can produce. 
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