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I don't really know what I want.
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Basically the reason I asked you why you want a tube amp is because most tubes in this price range will offer very 'tubey' sound in a sense that there is a boost in midrange / midbass, and softer treble, while the deep bass is not particular strength of tube amplifiers (generalization, stay off my butt, head-fi police).
On the other hand, SS amplifiers will
tend to have more perceiver treble extension and bass extension, and more neutral sound across the spectrum. Tend is the keyword here...
Depending on what headphones you are using, it might be a good idea for you to look into either Figaro (I'll trust Godkin that it is a good amp, he is very accurate with regards to descriptions of what various tubes did in 332), or something from the SS offerings...Gilmore Lite is a popular one.
Think about what you are looking to get honestly, listen to your headphones and think about what you are looking to improve, it will save you alot of money and mistakes.
Godkin: Can you throw some comparisons with regard to tonality of 332 and Figaro? If Figaro is not as monstrously bassy, I might look into picking up a pair and using them as monoblocks in balanced operation xD (balanced HD600 config with dual Figaros, anyone?)