Solid State to replace Audio Research REF110?


Hello,

My power amp REF110 blew resistors and damage PCB (it is the second time), in the pass my VT100 MKIII also damage the PCB had to replace it.
I like REF110 sound but I think I should move to a more reliable solid state power amp.

Which power amplifier do you recommend to substitute Audio Research REF110 without have to regret every day?

Many thanks for the advice.
jglpubli
Gary (Hifigeek) -- if you catch this thread, would you please weigh in on your anecdotal experiences involving ARC tube amp repairs.
Again, I would recommend researching the following depending on your speakers impedance and recommended amplification/power, and of course, your wallet.

First Watt SIT-1 Monoblocks
Wells Audio Innamorata Amplifiers
Pass Labs XA.5 Series
Merrill Audio Veritas Twin or Monoblocks
Thanks for the answers.

I pair the REF110 with an audio research REF 3, I have owned this unit from 2005 without problems, after 9 years with audio research tube power amps I have suffered 3 crashes: in 2005 with a VT100 MKIII, in 2008 with this REF110 and now with the same unit (and the same left channel which PCB was replaced in 2008).
In the 2 first failures I could change the PCB applying warranty, now I will have repair it. I think I will have to replace 2 resistors and 1 tube socket.

My speakers are Proac D38, 4 ohm, 90 db sensitivity.
 
Maybe it's just me, but if I had three very expensive amps from the same company require expensive repair as a consequence of an unavoidable and unpredictable aging process (output tube failures, like light bulb failures, are inevitable), I'd think long and hard before I bought another. Especially after reading about how non-user friendly tube replacement and re-biasing can be. Just my $0.02.