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MOST tubelike solid state amp

Sorry for another "most" thread.

I am rebuilding a system from scratch and desperately wish I could find a truly tubelike ss amp. I am particularly sensitive to "excessive detail," but had hoped I could get away from some of the challenges of tube gear to take advantage of the many strengths of ss....

My speakers love high current, as will their replacement pair (Avalons- Opus now, Eidolon some day). Front end is digital now (ML390s). I have listened to many of the usual suspects- levinson (336 and 33H), Pass (a couple from the X series, but not the biggest ones), Classe Omega, Plinius... but now find myself contemplating a VTL MB 450 or MB750.

Are there any other SS amps which tube lovers find wonderful too? What about YBA, Goldmund, Spectral, Rowland? I haven't heard these yet, but feel the pull of tubes getting stronger with every fatiguing moment...

Your opinions are much appreciated
jwaugh

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acuujim
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I believe that if you audition the Lamm 1.1 Hybrid Monoblocks you will stop looking for the magic
These amps will give you ALL the power and low end authority as the best Levinson's or Krells coupled with the Magic of the best tube amps from the likes of Audio Research or Cary or Atmasphere or many others

Read the reviews, call Vladimir and give them a try
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