Best SS amps with sound similar to tube amps


There are some SS or hybrid amps that sounds similar to the tube amps, cost not object, and power equal or more than 100W. Thanks
emigene
Edge M8M 175W has tube glorious midrange with with no lack of extension on lower or higher frequency end.
Audio Research 100.2
No longer in production, but actually does the "tube thing" better than some tube amps! Not muddy and bloated, but grain-free with full harmonics and soul of the music shining through. Can be had used for $1600 - $1900.
Do a search. You won't regret it. Mine is NOT for sale!
There are some SS or hybrid amps that sounds similar to the tube amps, cost not object, and power equal or more than 100W. Thanks
Emigene (Threads)

11-12-06

Just how do tube amps sound like? Can their sound be generalized into one category? IMO, it's not possible.

If you want both accuracy and musicality, then research the following amps:
Mark Levinson no.33H monos, Blue Circle BC206, Pass Labs X series of monoblocks, Pass Labs X.5 series of amps, Krell FPB, Krell Evolution. Classe Omega series.

It's all a matter of taste. An amplifier needs to blend in sonically with the rest of your system though. That's a challenge.
If an amp "needs to blend in sonically with the rest of your system", aren't you better off to use the same brands for the amp and pre-amplifier too? (a little off track - sorry ahead of time)