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need good solid state amp to match my tube preamp

I would appreciate some recommendations!

I currently have a ARC LS25 tube preamp, and a BAT VK55 tube amp. I want to sell the BAT, and get a solid state amp to replace it. The reason is, I need to make my system child friendly! The exposed tubes in the BAT and many tube amps are a burn hazard for the little ones. Of course I can get an ARC Reference 110 with the tubes neatly tucked away, but I cannot afford that.

I am looking to sell my $5000 msrp amp and get another $5000 msrp amp. This means I am looking to spend about $2500 and hopefully sell my BAT for a similar price.

So far, the amps from Jeff Rowland caught my eye. the models 10, 112, and 201 monos are all in the price range.

Any advice out there? Specifically for having the tube preamp, and a solid state amp?

thank you!
Mark
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I agree that the cj 2500A or cj premier 350 for that matter are very good ss amps. I used a cj premier 16 tubed pre with both amps and both were excellent. The 350 was the better of the two as it should be given the cost differential. You might consider McCormack or Pass as well.

Chuck
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