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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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+1 on the Hegel.  I picked up a used H360 several months ago and it is indeed very smooth and a bit warm in my room.  Never a harsh moment with any of my speakers and powers my LRS with ease.  Maybe not quite as 'organic' sounding as First Watt but really nice IMO.  The 360 over your budget but look into one of their less expensive integrateds. 

As someone else asked, what are your speakers?      
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