Affordable SS that sound like Tubes

I was a 100% vinyl guy for many years. Due to maintenance cost and aggravation I switched to DSD after a lot of research and I have no regrets.

I am looking for suggestions on affordable SS that sounds as good as Tubes.

Here's the rub. My Mid Monos were less than $2,000 brand new and they sound incredible. As does my Pre that costed me less than $1,000.

Integrated suggestions are welcomed.

And I would like to hear from people that had fine tube equipment and switched to fine SS equipment.

And please, no mention of "Tubes have Higher Distortion." LOL

tonydennison08-21-2023 4:57pm

soix Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,456 posts 08-22-2023 at 01:55am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You seem very happy with your Quicksilver electronics and are unlikely to improve upon them with solid state at your price point. If I were you I’d focus on getting a good streamer rather than that outdated Mac Mini that’s doing you no favors whatsoever.
gregdude Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 222 posts 08-22-2023 at 02:36am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Trade the mid monos and pre for the qs integrated. Why mess with a winning formula.
styleman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 132 posts 08-22-2023 at 02:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete In answer to the OP's question, does anyone in this forum think that a hybrid integrated amp - like the McIntosh, Prima Luna or Pathos hybrids - addresses this issue?
coachpoconnor Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 380 posts 08-22-2023 at 02:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete First Watt… maybe a used J-2
jayctoy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,040 posts 08-22-2023 at 03:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I will vote for Used Plinius Sa100 and Pass lab XA25.