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

emigene11-12-2006 5:13pm

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sailfishben Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 65 posts 11-12-2006 at 11:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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)
dweller Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,735 posts 11-13-2006 at 01:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete BAT 300XSE. Said 'nuff.
lak Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,529 posts 11-13-2006 at 02:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Plinius SA 50 Plinius SA 100
rhirsch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 36 posts 11-13-2006 at 02:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No contest. Clayton Audio M100's. They're back in business and have additional new models coming out shortly as well. This review NAILS the sound! http://www.iar-80.com/page6.html
mikelavigne Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,143 posts 11-13-2006 at 03:16am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete darTZeel NHB-108. not ss sounding; but not warm and slow either. sweet and smooth as butta, but with slam and micro-dynamic life. very neutral and very low noise floor. clarity, clarity, clarity......but no sterility or brightness. needs a speaker with reasonable efficiency and benign impedence curve. 100 watts into 8 ohms (Stereophile measured 160 watts before clipping). mated with the darTZeel NHB-18NS battery powered preamp it has astonishing performance. best amp i have yet heard. sounds like music.....not ss.....or tubes for that matter.

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