Cary Audio SL-100Price: $1995

Website: www.caryaudio.com

Erich said: The SL-100 will easily satisfy those who want a comfortable sound that’s relaxed and laid-back, but who don’t want to deal with tubes. Given its reasonable price and fine build quality, the SL-100 is an attractive choice that should garner a warm reception amongst audiophiles.

Read the SoundStage! Access review.

The gist: Solid state that sounds like tubes.