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SET Lovers, what's the one solid state amp you love(d)?

I'm thinking of trying out a solid state amp in place of my 300B SET, which is giving me some problems again and the builder is swamped so it's going to be awhile.

Suggestions? Speakers are 96dB 12" 2-way bass reflex studio monitors from a Japanese recording studio.

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wolf_garcia
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I rotate between a Pass XA-25 and a Dennis Had Inspire Firebottle HO (high output). Both sound amazingly excellent. 

wolf_garcia
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The Pass XA-25 is unique among Pass Labs amps and seemingly more like the First Watt stuff...absolutely the best sounding SS amp I've owned. My Dennis Had Firebottle SEP also sounds great, and neither will be replaced by Class D anytime soon. The general tone and tactile response of my tube guitar amps keep them around also as I doubt any Class D amp, regardless of measurements, will actually ever cop the buzz. 

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