You might want to consider the Odyssey Stratos. It is solid state, but has an almost tube-like musical quality, and is very transparent and dyanmic. It currently sells for $995, is built like a battleship and has a 20yr warranty. I would consider it one of the biggest bargains in high-end audio. You can check it out at http://odysseyaudio.com or call Klaus Bunge (317)299-5578. Also, you can check out a review at soundstage.com.
