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Are There Any Good, High Power Solid State Amps?

I feel like I'm running low on power with my current 100 watt tube amp, so I'm looking for suggestions. I'd like to try solid state, but I want an amp with an airy, rich tonality. I've been thinking either Pass (love the XA series, but I'm afraid it won't be enough power) Pass X, Krell, Clayton, etc. Can you make any suggestions (new or used somewhere in the $5K - $10k range)?
Thanks in advance.
louisl
louisl OP
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Sidssp,

Sorry, didn't answer your question. I'm thinking in the neighborhood of 300-500 watts (big Levinson, Cary 500MD, big Clayton maybe?).
louisl OP
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Lapierre,

That conditioner is a Running Springs Audio, Jaco. If anything, after I inserted into the system, everything was better......period. No and's, if's, or but's!
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mapman
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Yes, the McCormack is another I would place on my list.
louisl OP
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WalkerTM,
Which BAT (or BAT's) do you like?
tvad
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Louisl, any of the speakers in this thread would work.

IMO, you don't need as much power as you think you do. You have 89dB speakers and listen at 90-93dB. 4 watts will produce 92dB. 8 watts will produce 95dB. 32 watts will produce 101dB peaks.

So, with this in mind, you might consider Pass Labs XA-60.5. Frankly, you could probably get away with an XA-30.5.
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