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SS amp - which one ???

I've been a tube guy for 20 years now but Im thinking of switching over to a SS amp. Budget is $1500 for a nice used amp. I'd like an amp with tube flavor.
Preamp VTL 2.5, Speakers QUAD 22L2, Velodyne FSR-15,
Jolida JD 100 lvl 1 cd player, Thorens table. I see a Luxman M4000 that I've heard is good even by todays standards. A friend mentioned Belles. I like pop/rock, jazz, and blues. Any suggestions are welcome?
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pdspecl
macdadtexas
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I would look at a Parasound Halo a21 in that range.
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slaw
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Odyessey, Nelson Pass 3 First Watt(kit),
tvad
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Won't happen. You'll be back to tubes within six months of the switch.

Good luck!
pdspecl OP
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Thanks to all for the feedback. Another option I just thought of could be a hybrid amp. The Vincent SP331 seems to have steller reviews (for its price point), good power, good bass, layered mids, and is certainly within my budget. Many years back I had Counterpoint hybrid gear that certainly sounded tube like.
usblues
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At That price,McCormack,Belles and Bryston would be a good place to start and dont forget the ARC 100.2.Comes in at 1500-1600 used,cheers,Bob
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