I picked up an Onkyo TX-2500 MKII that sounded like my tube amp. I was actually stunned. Any other and hopefully newer SS gear sounds like a quality tube amp? Tube amps usually have a natural sound and lots of detail with high clarity.
If you like tube sound buy a tube amp.the 600 watt tube amps are> 5k to replace the tubes every 2 years. I have the mcintosh 275 mono.manley labs ,carver and others.for my big speakers the Mac kw,hegel h 30,michi m8 work well.enjoy the search.
Perfect example of a person (OP) that wants a quick, simple and definitive answer. Of course when it comes to subjective pursuits this type of answer is impossible to give.
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