Looking for a SS Amp to power Spatial Audio X-5's


If I remember correctly the X-5's are rated at 97 dB.  I want SS because the system is on all day (1 to 3 hours of listening and the rest is background/TV/movies/etc.).  My top of range for price is +/- $8K.
fixedincome

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Valvet gets exceptional reviews for solid state: https://highend-electronics.com/collections/valvet.  I've always wanted one, but I've never had speakers that were efficient enough.
@fixedincome - yes, a watt is a fixed unit of measurement.  However, a high quality 20w amp that suits your tastes will sound a lot better than a poorly constructed 100w amp that doesn't suit your tastes.  In addition, the way an amp clips can make a big difference to the perceived quality.  Tube amps generally create pleasing distortion when they clip whereas solid state amps tend to sound harsh when they clip.