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Affordable SS that sound like Tubes

I was a 100% vinyl guy for many years. Due to maintenance cost and aggravation I switched to DSD after a lot of research and I have no regrets.

 

I am looking for suggestions on affordable SS that sounds as good as Tubes. 

 

Here's the rub. My Mid Monos were less than $2,000 brand new and they sound incredible. As does my Pre that costed me less than $1,000.

Integrated suggestions are welcomed.

And I would like to hear from people that had fine tube equipment and switched to fine SS equipment.

And please, no mention of "Tubes have Higher Distortion." LOL

T

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ghdprentice
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@audioman58

 

I get that. I remember hearing great Sansui equipment when I was in college in the 70’s before I discovered / could afford high end equipment. Then over the ensuing fifty years equipment has become better and better. But it is hard to argue because in 1973 I was just too stoned to be sure if it was the equipment or my state of mind.

soix
8,723 posts
 

You seem very happy with your Quicksilver electronics and are unlikely to improve upon them with solid state at your price point.  If I were you I’d focus on getting a good streamer rather than that outdated Mac Mini that’s doing you no favors whatsoever.

gregdude
222 posts
 

Trade the mid monos and pre for the qs integrated. Why mess with a winning formula. 

styleman
132 posts
 

In answer to the OP's question, does anyone in this forum think that a hybrid integrated amp  - like the McIntosh, Prima Luna or Pathos  hybrids - addresses this issue?

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coachpoconnor
378 posts
 

First Watt… maybe a used J-2

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