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Solid state amp that tube fan can be happy with?

For a few reasons I'd like to replace my EL34 mono blocks with a stereo SS amp producing 100-250 watts at 8 ohms.  Also with at least 40K input impedance since I'll keep my tube line stage.

No local dealers to audition candidates.

Thanks

pryso
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fosolitude
73 posts
 

I don't like solid state but at the recent Capital Audio Fest I heard Mytek's newest flagship monoblocks, the Empire Ganfet, and it was seriously good. Most solid sate, regardless of price, set me off but these I would have in my home.

rizzo1234
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Sugden Masterclass IA-4.

33 wpc into 8 ohms.  Pure Class A.

moto_man
370 posts
 

I replaced a PrimaLuna Dialogue HP with a Pass Labs 250.8 and my ARC 6 pre.  A perfect combination for me that gives the best of both SS and tubes.

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lalitk
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Accuphase but they maybe out of your budget. Consider them a long term investment as they are built to last lifetime. 

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