TUBE AMP LOVERS - What SS amp makes you smile???


I'm looking for input from tube amp lovers that have switched from tube to solid state amplifiers and not looked back.

What tube amp did you move on from?

What SS amp provided the same level of musicality, keeping you smiling for the long-haul?

Thanks.
barrelchief

Showing 1 response by ejr1953

I searched for several months for a new set of speakers and found that the McIntosh C50 pre amp and MC452 power amp combination was one that seemed to make even the most "unforgiving" speakers sound great!

I was fortunate to find on Audiogon that pair, about 4-5 months old at the time, for a reasonable price.

I recently received my new Focal Sopra No2 speakers, with that beryllium tweeter, the McIntosh electronics sound smooth, like tubes. I'm very happy with this setup.