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Which is the most tubelike solid state amp around

Being a tube person who is trying to put together an active loudspeaker setup , I have come across the problem of choosing the best driver for the midrange and upper bass i.e.80Hz to 2.5 KHz. I would like to try a panel such as a Magnapan but am told that they are rather power hungry. Therefore, I would be grateful if fellow Audiogoners could share your experience in relation to the best powerful SS amps that would not be out of place in a "tube-ophile's" system.
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ecka
mrjstark
1,112 posts
 
Accuphase E202 integrated is quite nice.
It has a speaker dumping switch 50, 5, 1(soft) which helps with speaker matching and taste.
It was made between 1974-1979.
Build like a tank.

Mariusz
f1fanatic
150 posts
 
McIntosh 402...soild state with tubelike sound. musical and built like a tank.
tpsonic
1,092 posts
 
I've owned the Lamm M1.1s and thought they were very tube-like,suppose it is the input tube and "class A" operation.I wouldn't see why the 2.1/.2 wouldn't fit the bill.I don't believe it is necessary to go to the .2 units,if money is an issue.I bought these because the ATM-3s were out of their league (best in triode-mode) driving the VSA VR-6 and the low impedance of the woofers.
interlochen
40 posts
 
Disagree on Clayton. At least the S-40, which leans more toward neutrality with a touch of warmth. Certainly not tubey. I've not heard other Claytons.
Dave
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outlier
381 posts
 
Spectron Musician III SE mkii with Bybee filter. The Bybee adds the magic - holographic and with a natural warmth that makes me not miss my KR tube amps.
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