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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
 

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.

fleschler
2,021 posts
 

How about small monoblocks weighing only 35 lbs, 100 watts 8 ohms, doubling, quadrupling in 4 and 2 ohms, only warm temp Class A. Westminster Labs REI solid state-on all the time and always ready.

I used 35 to 120 watt, stereo and monoblock Class A/B tube amps for 50+ years.  No need to run hotter, tube dependent amps any longer.  Game changer!

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