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Is there a SS amp that can offer tube bliss?

I currently own a tube system and love the sound. But honestly I'm not sure if I have the proper disposition for this tube thing. I cannot stand the constant worry over tube wear, looking around for NOS tubes, and wondering if maybe...just maybe my system will sound better if I spend still more money on different tubes. I would love to find a SS amp that will give me what my tube gear does and rid me of the worry about maintenance and the discontent inherent in tube upgrading. I've heard the Clayton M100s are wonderful and offer a "tube" sound. Any other SS amps to replace tubes? Any advice is most welcome.
Thank you.
samwise

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psychicanimal
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Choice of amps depends more on the speaker. My speakers really need a good SS amp to drive them. The amps I use have a midrange to die for and people think they're tube amps (except for the bass):

Marantz Ma-5 Esotec monoblocs ( 30W class A ).

Also the Forté amps are really good. I have one also.

A great amp is a great amp: tube, SS, hybrid or digital.
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