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Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy?

Have been a SET guy for so long I have forgotten what a good SS amp even sounds like.
Just bought a pair of $33k speakers that will replace my current $16k speakers. Both are from the same designer and both are 92db and a flat 8 ohms. The new ones arrive in 4 days!
My 300B based amps well drive my current speakers even though I do use the system nightly as a 2 channel home theater. Especially considering the HT usage, I think I may enjoy a SS amp with many times the horsepower. The speaker designer suggests using a Leema Hydra II. I have written to Leema telling them of my 300B preference and they assure me that their amp does not have the destructive harmonics that make a SS amp bright. There must be other SS amps that can satisfy?
mglik

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@mglik,

I have recently made the transition from 300B SET mono’s to Accuphase E-650 integrated. I must admit it certainly took bit of patience to truly appreciate the wonderful rich ‘house’ sound of Accuphase. The integrated is rated 30W in Class A and has a wonderful warmth, brilliance and a fabulous depth gradation. They have quite a few amps that can possibly fit your budget.

Luxman is also a great, but I believe Accuphase will get you much much closer to 300B musicality.

PM me If you would like to speak with my Accuphase dealer.
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