Tonydennison (or anyone else considering a new solid state amp),
I will echo yyzsantabarbara here.
The CODA S5.5 is a magical 50 wpc class A SS amplifier, and should be on anyone's short list IMO. I've had mine for a few months, and it has exceeded my wildest hopes. Reviews (other than mine) are stellar, and there is a great thread here on Agon for them. I bought mine from Mike Kay at Audio Archon in the Chicago area, and he's a nice guy to work with
Just be careful if looking for them used, the manufacture date must be within the last 12 months or so....as that is when they had the upgrade to new transistors which provide the magic sauce