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SET Lovers, what's the one solid state amp you love(d)?

I'm thinking of trying out a solid state amp in place of my 300B SET, which is giving me some problems again and the builder is swamped so it's going to be awhile.

Suggestions? Speakers are 96dB 12" 2-way bass reflex studio monitors from a Japanese recording studio.

dhcod
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wturkey
768 posts
 

Zero consensus….

dhcod OP
710 posts
 

Zero consensus….

It's almost like we all have different physiology and hear differently...

decooney
1,973 posts
 

No more SET here, all push-pull pentode now, yet I enjoy my American made full Class-A 50w upgraded Pass/Forte’ Audio amplifier on rotation once in a while. Fed by a 6SN7 triode tube preamp. When I play it, I’m not in a hurry to go back to my tube amps.

dougthebiker
210 posts
 

My Gryphon Reference One monoblocks.  The I decided not to own any equipment I couldn’t move without a forklift.

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jeffseight
574 posts
 

Best SS I have heard:

JMF Audio -French, pricey. Only time I heard a Harbeth 40.2 sound good

Pass Labs - Okay I own one. Built well. USA made. First Watt would also work

Luxman- These amps make anything sound great.

Aavik- Class D at its best. 

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