Pure Class A SS vs Tube Amp

XA25 and done!

Running a pair of Tannoy’s with the XA25, driven by a LTA microZOTL pre. Fantastic sound. Speakers aren’t nearly as efficient as the Klipsch and I’ve got juice for days.

Preferred the XA25 to the LTA Ultralinear, but just personal preference. Both great amps. Also compared to PrimaLuna, First Watt & more. 

2 low power SS amps I’d like to try are the Valvet E2se and the new Bakoon 13R. I’ve spoken with 2 people that preferred the Valvet in direct head to head over the XA25. See the listing here on agon that has all of the reviews (including w/ focal & magico speakers).

I presume the Bakoon will be quite similar to the XA25 but just speculating.

Thanks everyone for great response
I think I’m more towards passlab xa 30.8 now
I think it will work now and future speaker focal Electra upgrade with some suggestions tweaks recommended by @almarg thanks 
now I need deal or recommended dealer lol 

Personally, I think adding in-line attenuators to a Pass XA 30.8 would be like adding a big lift kit to a Tesla Model S.

now I need deal or recommended dealer

Based on my experience and a great many others that have been reported here I would **very** highly recommend Reno HiFi.

Good luck.  Regards,
-- Al