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Is there a SS amp that can offer tube bliss?

I currently own a tube system and love the sound. But honestly I'm not sure if I have the proper disposition for this tube thing. I cannot stand the constant worry over tube wear, looking around for NOS tubes, and wondering if maybe...just maybe my system will sound better if I spend still more money on different tubes. I would love to find a SS amp that will give me what my tube gear does and rid me of the worry about maintenance and the discontent inherent in tube upgrading. I've heard the Clayton M100s are wonderful and offer a "tube" sound. Any other SS amps to replace tubes? Any advice is most welcome.
Thank you.
samwise
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driver
750 posts
 
Ayre is the most musical amp I've heard, plus their customer service is without a doubt one of the best I've dealt with.
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ykk
124 posts
 
Tube is tube, and ss is ss.
I used to have the same worry on my tube amp, then I get rid of my worry and my tube amp has been singing ever since.
brooks
55 posts
 
It's close enought that I have a 300B amp now sitting in the corner looking ike a paperweight
beavis
272 posts
 
I'm with Brooks, I think comparison is getting closer all the time. If a more "tubey" soundung SS amp desired, I'd suggest looking at a manufacurer that makes tube & SS gear (like C-J). They seem to voice SS amps to sound more "tubey."
hollytone22
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Try an older Classe' amp they are nice sounding amps that will give you a tube sound with out the worry.I used to have all tubes but like you I found myself listening to the equipment and not the music.I have enough headaches at work when I come home I just want to listen to the music.Now don't you tube people slam me but I know how this guy feels.
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