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Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy?
I’m surprised nobody has mentioned the Firstwatt SIT-3. IMHO if there’s a SS amp that can approach SET magic, this is it.I use both SETs and low-power SS amplification in my system and agree with others that one will not sound like the other. Howe... 
Should I eliminate my preamp?
Although I've been rationally inclined towards simplifying a system as much as possible for the "purest" sound, personal experience has shown me that inserting a GOOD preamp between a source (w/volume control) and the amp often resulted in better ... 
Bluesound Node 2 - Next level up
Lumin D2 is your answer, particularly if you don’t plan to run it into an outboard DAC... New price is within your budget and you can find it it used for under $2K.I own both the Lumin D2 and a Bluesound Node2 and the analog output from the Lumin ... 
altec Model 19’s and ss integrated
​Lucky you. My Altec 19’s are long gone due to relocation/downsizing and I miss them to this day... I started using them with SS because it was all I had at the time but like a lot of other owners, transitioned to tubes after a while.In hindsigh...