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Which SS amps sound like a tube amp?

I'm doing research to find a new amp to replace my Parasound HCA 3500. I'd like the tubey midrange but the virtues of SS in the bass. Biamping is not an option as my rack is quite full. I need at least 200 wpc and want to spend less than 2k used. I'm driving VMPS Supertower/R SE's. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
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Raytheprinter

Yes, I agree with you the MF2500A is a superb amplifier and IMO highly underrated.

Chuck
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Conrad Johnson MF2500A. The "A" version has the inner detail tubes provide at least more so than the non "A" version. The Pass X250 does a nice job as well.

Chuck
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Conrad Johnson Premier 350 best of both worlds without a doubt. The mid range is very detailed similar to the premier 140 but with better bass control and high end extension.

Chuck
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I had a carver M500 for a long time and finally sold it and went with CJ. The carver isn't even in the same league with CJ tube or ss. The ss CJ amps are very nice and detailed with that musical midrange the is usually only associated with their tube amps. The PASS XA series is very nice as well but at a substantially higher price.

Chuck
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