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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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grannyring
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Two amps come to mind.

Electrocompaniet AW220

Aloia 15.1

Both are exactly what you are looking for. They can please you plenty enough not to have to go back to tubes.

Have fun.
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grannyring
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Two others that will please you greatly.

Monarchy 160's monoblocks
Quad 909

These are also spot on for you.
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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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