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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
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.
louisl OP
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Bar81,
You have a good suggestion (although an expensive one...even for used) with the Ayre's. Heard them at CES '08, driving a pair of the big TAD's... Holy maceral, they were great!!
louisl OP
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Narrod,

Interesting....I'll do some reading. Thanks for the suggestion.
louisl OP
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Kurt_Tank,
Great, great suggestion. I've heard those amps (although it's been awhile ago). I'll have to rethink all over ago now :-)
louisl OP
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Jmcgrogan2,
I think the Clayton M300 would be more suitable, as I'm pusing 100 watts now, and sometimes it runs low on steam.
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