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Soft, smooth organic SS integrated amps?

Aside from the Sugden A21 series, what other more "budget" solid state amps (under $2K new or used) in your experience with at least 25 wpc manufactured within 20 years offer a really smooth, organic sound? I don't want to go the tubes route again. I'm thinking Heed, Arcam (at least the older, pre class G era)? What else in your experience?
greg7
coffee-jerk
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Ditto ghosthouse' suggestion of Hegel.   Great-sounding SS gear, if you want an integrated amp, rather than just an amp.
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bobandcindy101
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bobandcindy101
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Schitt makes some nice amps as well. 
bigkidz
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Two amps I would recommend are HK Citation 16 and Naim.  Some older Luxman offer what you are looking for.  Mac is another good option.  Otherwise none of the recommendations I see above are IMO not what you are looking for.

Happy Listening.
mickeyb
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Cayin h80a integrated hybrid amp.. so smooth and organic. You can roll tubes to change sound signature. 80 wpc class A. Should be able to find a used one for around 2-2.5k. 
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