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

+1 Dartzeel and Vitus

previous:

Zanden 6000 (tube)

Symphonic Line Kraft 300 (SS)

current:

Tenor HP150S (hybrid SS)

I made the switch to Class D with a pair of AGD Audion monoblocks. These amps are the best I’ve had in my system by some margin. Firstly, they produce no hiss/hum which has been a problem as I have high efficiency speakers. The sound is almost tube-like but is even better!. Soundstage, dynamics and detail are terrific.

I’ve used and loved SET/OTL tube amps for over 20 years but the new generation of Class D amps use less energy, produce virtually no heat and don’t need replacement tubes. So, for me, there’s no going back and I can’t see a downside.

I own and love Pass Labs X350.5 and Luxman M900U

I was amplifying the mids and highs of my triamplified DIY horn speakers with Cary Audio 2a3 SET monoblocks then I bought a pair of First Watt F3 single ended, single gain stage, class A stereo amps with VFET output transistors to replace the SET Carys after one of them caught fire.  That was years ago, and I have never regretted the change.  They sound excellent.

I don't consider Cary audio the very best example of tube equipment.