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Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy?

Have been a SET guy for so long I have forgotten what a good SS amp even sounds like.
Just bought a pair of $33k speakers that will replace my current $16k speakers. Both are from the same designer and both are 92db and a flat 8 ohms. The new ones arrive in 4 days!
My 300B based amps well drive my current speakers even though I do use the system nightly as a 2 channel home theater. Especially considering the HT usage, I think I may enjoy a SS amp with many times the horsepower. The speaker designer suggests using a Leema Hydra II. I have written to Leema telling them of my 300B preference and they assure me that their amp does not have the destructive harmonics that make a SS amp bright. There must be other SS amps that can satisfy?
mglik
gmercer
193 posts
 
FM Acoustics are silky smooth. I was a SET guy for a time and at that time, they satisfied me, and essentially converted me.
If your speakers are a flat 8 like you say then you could get the 108’s no problem (or 111) and I think they’d blow your socks off.

EDIT: I see your search has concluded. Congrats!
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displayname
80 posts
 
A friend of mine moved from an 845 SET to a Norma solid state amp. I'd highly recommend looking into that line. 
mglik OP
888 posts
 
Vinnie knows what music sounds like and is a very nice guy, I was very impressed by his early battery powered small amps. I bet his new integrated is excellent, Think there is an option of tube choice. If you can use a 300B, I would highly recommend getting Takasukis. Parts Connection in Canada has them for $1400.
They are the next best to old WEs.
mikem
260 posts
 
Pass XA25..  You will want to open it up and check for tubes inside.. 

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