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SS amp - which one ???

I've been a tube guy for 20 years now but Im thinking of switching over to a SS amp. Budget is $1500 for a nice used amp. I'd like an amp with tube flavor.
Preamp VTL 2.5, Speakers QUAD 22L2, Velodyne FSR-15,
Jolida JD 100 lvl 1 cd player, Thorens table. I see a Luxman M4000 that I've heard is good even by todays standards. A friend mentioned Belles. I like pop/rock, jazz, and blues. Any suggestions are welcome?
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pdspecl
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tpreaves
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I've been a tube guy for 20 years now
So, I like tube sound but would like to reduce tube hassle, and heat.

Sounds like you might be a bit confused!!:)
pdspecl OP
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The SF Power 2 is a 110 lb monster and uses more tubes, and puts out more heat by far than any prior amp I've owned.
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grannyring
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I am confident anyone of the amps I listed will please you greatly compared to the SF. The Monarchy line has several Hybrid amps with only one small tube per mono.

I think the Electrocompaniet would be the best, but I see none right now. There is a nice Quad 909 for sale and perhaps that would be a wonderful match to your speakers. Do some reading on it and you will find most say it is very musical and warm sounding.

Small unit and helps you simplify plus saves money and achieves great system synergy.
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jmcgrogan2
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Forte 4A.
coffee2
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mccormack 125 is killer amy mccormack is good, also the linn amps sound great and pretty cheap too.
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