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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
fleschler
2,021 posts
 

I have not heard the Coda S5.5 but some audiophiles & critics swear by the excellent sound from 20 to 25 year old Coda amps.   On SoundstageUltra, the editor uses old Coda amps despite having had high end and costly amps in his many systems previously. 

au_lait
348 posts
 

Pass, Conrad Johnson, Bedini.

aphilc
19 posts
 

Be sure to check out the reviews and audition the Hegel H390 or H400. I own an H390 and folks say it conveys a warm "tube-like" sound. However, having never  owned tube equipment, I cannot confirm this. I just know it sounds fantastic!

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