Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy?

I have a Pass XA25, LTA UltraLinear, SIT 3, FW7

The Pass is a very good amp, much preferred to my ears over the SIT3 however I don’t believe that my speakers are the best match for the SIT3 so please take that into consideration (Tannoy Eaton ~ 89db @ 8 ohm). That said, I find the SIT3 too rounded for my taste.

The XA25 gives you phenomenal transients, accurate bass (not heavy), lots of color, great staging & imaging. It presents an incredible amount of detail while sounding relaxed. However in contrast to the LTA UL - it is drier.  The tone color is there, but the juice and body isn’t there to the same extent. You still know it’s a solid state amp in a A/B comp.  

All in though - very highly recommended. It tends to be the main amp in my rig for most music. Prefer the XA25 for jazz, fusion, blues etc., but the UL takes the cake for classical !

If I could combine the UL and the Pass - I’d be done. The Bakoon 13R is on my list, looking forward to the 6moons review of the XA25 INT vs the Bakoon. I’m curious to know if the Bakoon is less "dry" sounding (again relatively speaking) than the XA25.

Valvet is also on the list

@riaa_award_collectors_on_facebook 

I’d love to hear that comparison. The NA dealer is offering free shipping and 45d in home demos right now on the Bakoon 13R (perks of being a small amp)

Sometime over the next 6-12 months I’d like to get the Bakoon in and compare vs the XA25 and the LTA UL. What I hope is for it to be a mix of the two. My rudimentary understanding of the circuit leads me to believe that the reduced damping relative to the XA25 might produce a "juicier" sound (more body, air and ), without compromising detail retrieval and those wonderful transients.

How does the Valvet compare to the XA25 and the SIT1/3 ? Assuming it’s the e2se ?

@joeinid 

How you liking the F7 these days ? I remember you were mentioning the F7 had a bit bigger soundstage and a little more detail than the valvet - still feel that way ?