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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?
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kettle7830
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As a Sugden , Cary and Croft integrated owner, I would recommend the Croft Phono Integrated. It fits your sound and cost requirements, and with the sub of one  Mullard 12ax7 it is exceptional.  Since it is a hybrid  you will have to deal with one tube in the pre stage and 2 in the phono stage but no messy power tubes. 
The only down side is the lack of a remote.
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