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

tonydennison OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 408 posts 08-23-2023 at 03:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @vonhelmholtz I use streaming services only to audition music. If I like a record enough to purchase I look DSD or as high a resolution I can find and purchase it. I am a DSD file guy. I look at streaming like someone in the 70's looked at radio.
mglik Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 907 posts 08-23-2023 at 08:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Tube smoothness and musicality with SS detail and impact: Atma-Sphere Class D. $5400 Killer!
speedthrills Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 160 posts 08-24-2023 at 01:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Pass product sounds great and "tube" like imo and in my experience. Most of not al lPass runs in Class A for the first 10-30 watts, mimicking tube sound (and heat/inefficiency).
tonydennison OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 408 posts 08-24-2023 at 04:37am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've always been curious about PASS, if I could swing a demo, I might consider it.
jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 19,580 posts 08-24-2023 at 04:44am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete tonydennison As above- Ayre, Pass Labs or Wells Audio. Happy Listening!