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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.
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knghifi
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Each has it's strength and weaknesses so I have both. ARC Ref250 and Hegel H30. H30 is very very good but I prefer the ARC.

I guess due it's circuit, H30 doesn't sound dry like many SS plus DEAD quiet. Constellation also makes excellent SS amps.
knghifi
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That's very interesting, Carey1110.
This clearly demonstrates buy what sounds best and not getting hung up tube vs SS. All amps sound different!
knghifi
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07-19-15: Geoffkait
Sorry to burst anyone's bubble but there is no such thing as a SS amp that sounds like a tube amp. If you believe there is I have some Florida swampland to sell you. It's simply one of those oh, wouldn't that be nice beliefs.
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