which hybrid integrated amp sounds the most like a full tube amp?

currently pairing a hegel h600 with B&Ws 805d4s

looking to try something new and tubey sounding

was thinking mcintosh ma 352 or aesthetix mimas

basically looking for very tubey sound while maintaining the solid state power my speakers require

audiocanada02-21-2026 1:17am

jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,936 posts 02-21-2026 at 08:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete none really sound like a full tube amp in my experience they can sound damn good but not like a full fledged tube amp like a serious arc amp like a vt100-3 or ref75
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thebingster Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 44 posts 02-21-2026 at 10:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete DarTZeel LHC-208 mkII, expensive, but most amazing sound. It's Swiss- maybe $10K pre-owned if you can find one. 200WPC. Take a look at reviews relative to sound characteristics.
kennyc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,112 posts 02-21-2026 at 11:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Seems a separate tube pre and SS amp might be a better choice both economically and achieving desired warm Sonics.
cbowie88 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 40 posts 02-22-2026 at 12:17am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I got a good deal on a MA252 and really like it so far as my first amplifier. paired with JBL L100 Classics and an Eversolo DMP-A6.