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TUBE AMP LOVERS - What SS amp makes you smile???

I'm looking for input from tube amp lovers that have switched from tube to solid state amplifiers and not looked back.

What tube amp did you move on from?

What SS amp provided the same level of musicality, keeping you smiling for the long-haul?

Thanks.
barrelchief
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philjolet
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Plinius SA100MKIII is the closest in tone and inner 'magic' but without the three dimensional qualities tubes have
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grannyring
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I found the closest I could get was with a hybrid amp. Yes, it has tubes, but just two long lasting signal tubes. I use a Lector VM200 hybrid that comes close to my 845 amp, but just not quite as special:)
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czbbcl
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Pass XA Series ..
ebm
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Pass 350.8 great amp wonderful sound.
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tfl303
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Cat Jl2 Sig to Clayton M300 Monos "its all about the Bass" lol and Speed!!!
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