Affordable SS that sound like Tubes

I was a 100% vinyl guy for many years. Due to maintenance cost and aggravation I switched to DSD after a lot of research and I have no regrets.

I am looking for suggestions on affordable SS that sounds as good as Tubes.

Here's the rub. My Mid Monos were less than $2,000 brand new and they sound incredible. As does my Pre that costed me less than $1,000.

Integrated suggestions are welcomed.

And I would like to hear from people that had fine tube equipment and switched to fine SS equipment.

And please, no mention of "Tubes have Higher Distortion." LOL

tonydennison08-21-2023 4:57pm

jayctoy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,258 posts 08-22-2023 at 03:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I will vote for Used Plinius Sa100 and Pass lab XA25.
shkong78 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,485 posts 08-22-2023 at 03:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete https://www.stereophile.com/content/schiit-audio-aegir-power-amplifier I have this amp for reserve. Overall it is a very nice value. Thomas
tonydennison OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 409 posts 08-22-2023 at 03:42am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @gregdude Yeah, Im not going anywhere. Im sticking w/QS Monos and pre. Its just I hear all these people saying SS is as good as Tube....And I don't believe it. So I pose the question for a SS to compete w/ my $2,600 of QS...and I still don't see it, even paying the $20,000, $30,000, or more, for an SS set that can compete. Although I may be adding a QS headphone amp. 😆
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gramophone_canada Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 56 posts 08-22-2023 at 05:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Here is a modern company who understands great tube products and has a number of interesting solutions: https://www.canor-audio.com/reviews