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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
vthokie83
907 posts
 

CODA for class A solid state, best solid state I've ever heard. I have a CODA S5.5 which is high current 50wpc Class A (more in A/B)....and is brilliant with a tube preamp (I'm running an Aric Audio Motherlode XL)

vthokie83
907 posts
 

If you're leaning Class D, Ralph's Atma-Sphere Class D mono-blocks should be looked into

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mbmi
575 posts
 

BELLES....can't beat them for Sweetness.

paradisecom
324 posts
 

The only solid-state amp I have owned that has come the closest to my tube amps is my MC2105.  It's pretty dang good.

doni
364 posts
 

I would suggest the Moonriver 404R or the Atma-Sphere Ganfet monoblocs.  I would be hard pressed to say which is tubier, and they are both excellent.

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