Solid state power amps?

[csgband]

I have a Mesa Studio Pre.
I am wondering if there is a good sounding solid state power amp to go with it?
I will not be using this live, it is for recording studio only.
I do have the Fryette Power Station, seems ok but I am wondering about other options.
Thanks, Chris

 

[csgband]

another thought I had is using a Mesa Boogie Mark II B Combo 1982 as power amp and speaker.
I guy has one near me for a good price, it will cost less than buying a Boogie power amp.
Does this make any sense?
Thanks

 

[DaveShred86]

Maybe just more sense than using solid state power...

Man, just try to find an option with power tubes to feed Studio Preamp

 

[csgband]

Thanks, I agree simple may just be best.

 

[Markedman]

Recently I passed on a Boogie 50/50 power amp for $300.00 because I have one already. They come up for sale regularly for $400-$500. The 50/50 is stellar and approximately 4.5 times better than a Solid State amp.

Here's one listed for $500 on CL. https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/msg/d/danbury-mesa-boogie-stereo-power-amp/7192797214.html

 

[csgband]

Thanks for the tip

 

[erickompositör72]

I used to use a IIb to power the StudPre. It's basically the same power amp as a IIC+. IMO, a 60 watt IIb with a couple of Sylvania STR-415's (or if you can't get ahold of them, some SED Winged C's STR 454 are a close 2nd) is one of the sweetest tones there is.

Plus, having a IIb would be nice- it's my favorite clean tone in the world (and my father used to collect Fender Blackface's)

 

[V3]

The only solid state amp I would consider is the Crest 4801 for obvious reasons with the Studio Preamp. But that depends on if you are a big Nirvana fan or not.