Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy?

cd318
It does seems logical that the added distortion of tubes could be likened to the mildly loosening effect of a sonic screwdriver, giving the soundstage the gentlest lack of focus that many find delightful but which will inevitably also lead to a lessening of impact.

>>>>Do you write this stuff yourself? 😬

The closest, it seems, to the truth is that there are two different paradigms. Jin and Jang??
The Valvet E2 SE seems to be the best option yet.
I have long admired many German Audio companies. Surely, German engineering has been on the cutting edge technology forever. They did almost take over the world! But in the Audio world, most great German products are way expensive.
The Valvet is only $4k. Maybe because of its simplicity. Only one transistor a channel, short signal path and only 12 wpc.
I am very taken by what one reviewer said: “Vacuum tubes are no longer necessary for warmth, texture, purity and correctness”.
And I have always been attracted by low power SS amps.
My SET amp designer says, “The more power the less magic”.
I am pretty convinced that I will never get a sound that is as magic as a great 300B SET (mine are 4 chassis 3 Dimension Audio mono blocks with Takayuki 300Bs-custom made for the prototype Magico Ultimates which used 16 chassis for 4 channels). Not the actual “magic” but maybe a compromise?
My new speakers arrive in 4 days. If I feel my current amp does not take hold of the big 3 way speakers with a 12” woofer, I may ask the Valvet distributor for a demo of the 2E SE.

I have owned and enjoyed Luxman and Accuphase products.  Those two brands were cited earlier in this thread.  Both of those brands are wonderful sounding, very well built, and both have excellent driving capabilities.  I currently own Balanced Audio Technology (BAT) and use one of their tube preamps and one of their SS power amps.  Their design has zero global feedback and it does make a difference.  The ever so important power supplies are phenomenal.  The sound quality is excellent in both staging and imaging, providing a wonderful 3-D experience, and the driving capability is stupendous.  Especially in the bass region, it is very impactful.  Yet, I still find the upper mid-range and high frequencies to be very pleasant and smooth.  My speakers are 88 db efficient.  Everyone has their preference, of course.  I'm just offering my experience with these products and my opinion.  If you can audition BAT products I think you will be very pleased.  The VK 255SE power amp retails for $9K so it is right in your budget range.  And I may add, it is exceptionally well built.  Their website is full of information and very good graphics.  All US engineering and manufacturing.
Hope this helps.  Do enjoy your new gear, whatever you land on with your final decision. 

@mglik 

So, you are going to try Valvet because the Third Reich had a little momentum before they didn't? Do you know someone running that amplification with your speakers? Its your money but I still wonder what you heard these speakers driven by that made you want to shell out $33k? That's the amp you want! Right, the one that impressed you?

These new speakers, Tetra 606, are my third pair of Tetras. I am convinced IME and by the comments of some of the world's greatest musicians saying slam dunk things. WWW.TetraSpeakers.com
It is very convincing. I do listen to the Tetra designer, Adria Butts, and Tetra owner, Ron Carter (the world's most recorded bass player), who loves his Leema Hydra II with his 606s.
One of the great things about our wonderful hobby (other than constantly upgrading) is constantly learning.

CD318,
I do have new insight from your appropriately poetic comment:

It does seems logical that the added distortion of tubes could be likened to the mildly loosening effect of a sonic screwdriver, giving the soundstage the gentlest lack of focus that many find delightful but which will inevitably also lead to a lessening of impact.

I get it...

If I am not satisfied with the sound of my 300Bs and my Tetra 606s, I may contact the Valvet distributor and see if I can get a demo of the E2 SE.
As wisely mentioned, I will have to be patient and not jump to conclusions but try to appreciate what that SS can do.
I am inspired to circumvent other tube designs and go right for SS!
Thank you all for your all your deeply felt feelings--another great thing about our hobby!