I tried to switch back to SS amps for a while, didn't work. I got tired to the heat and maintenance issues. At the time, I was using VTL 300 Deluxe MB's. I tried 3 or 4 brands of amps Bryston and Classe and a few others. This search went on for a years. In the end, I purchased another VTL but this one needs very little maintenance. It Fault Protection and Auto Biasing features but it still gets hot. Then again before the I went with tube amps, I had Krell and they were just as hot. Years ago there was a thread here titled "Cooking With Krell" pretty funny posts,
Switching to solid state amp?
I have had tube amps for the past 20+ years and have totally enjoyed their sound in my system. I am thinking of trying a solid state amp. Pass Labs comes to mind but would be open to anyone who made the switch, was happy and what brand worked for you. Btw I will still be using a tube preamp. Who has been happy with the switch?