Selling off Tubes for Solid State, A Cooler Love Story?


I've always sought out Primaluna gear as my end all be all gear. I started with an integrated, then went to separates and have been very, very happy. What has given me such good sound, is also causing the room temperature to be somewhat annoying. Being in a little shoe box room of 10x15, I've had to result to opening a window, which is becoming tiresome. 

The heat from just the KT88's is causing me to considering going solid state, which will be in preparation for the Summer in my tiny upstairs room. I'd like to possibly get a second amp for the summer months, but am not sure where to start with solid state amps. Do I pick up a BHK? Do I go all in on a used Ypsilon or Dartzeel? What did you look for in a solid state amp and where should I look? I BHK I could test drive at home, but a used Ypsilon I wouldn't able able to try and would just have to pull the trigger. Any advice or guidance is appreciated. 

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@roxy54,

"Sounds like you've graduated from the Primaluna budget."

I thought the same, very different market segment (Even at used pricing). Ypsilon and Dartzeel are both very fine solid state options.

Charles

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Same situation here (different budget though). I decided to try a tube integrated and it sounds fine, but the heat is a killer. More heat is not needed in New Orleans.

OR pick up a low cost second-hand Class-D or smaller SS A/B amp for 3 months out of the year.  Keep the PL for cooler darker months when you are inside listening anyhow.

Read up on summer amps.  More than a few do this in order to keep their big Class -A SS or multi tube amps around.