@sbank "First Watt"
Which ones are you recommending?
The F1, F2, F6, F7, to F8 all have different circuits and different output transistors which sound and perform uniquely different. Some brighter and more detailed than others.
Soft, smooth organic SS integrated amps?
Aside from the Sugden A21 series, what other more "budget" solid state amps (under $2K new or used) in your experience with at least 25 wpc manufactured within 20 years offer a really smooth, organic sound? I don't want to go the tubes route again. I'm thinking Heed, Arcam (at least the older, pre class G era)? What else in your experience?