Not trying to change your mind here but, why are you doing this? I know you said you were downsizing but, do you really need to? Are you moving to a smaller place and no longer have the space? Forced downsizing (such as a divorce, loss of income and you have to sell) and you have no choice? Don't need to know the divorce part, but forced downsizing tells me much. If not, I wouldn't get rid of that excellent equipment. But, if you have no choice, I would look at audio magazines that reviewed equipment in your price range. Find equipment that suites your ear (regardless of whether they are solid state or tube) and go from there. You don't have to limit yourself to strictly solid state. Within a price point there are just as good tube equipment as solid state. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying don't go with good solid state. I'm saying 1) if you don't really have to downsize, don't, 2) pick a price point and look at tube and solid state and listen in your own system to determine what suits you and go from there.
I am interested in your conclusions.
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I am interested in your conclusions.
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