Best amplifier for CLX

Ha ha
No. Accuphase 3800 it is there reference pre :)
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So what did you think of these three amps of urs on friends CLX

I would still back going direct into the amps over the Accuphase pre, so long as the cdp/dac has digital domain volume and it's being use in the top 30% of it's range so as not to do any "Bit Striping"

Cheers George

Awsmone0,
I like the fact that you trust your ears and accept the reality of what you hear, denial can be crippling. You've tried many highly regarded SS amplifiers and yet they aren't satisfying you ultimately. You've listened to tube amplifiers and you seem to prefer them overall, although you note some shortcomings with them( nothing is perfect). It appears that long term with all things considered a quality tube amplifier will make you happier and more involved with your music ( increased naturalness and emotional realism).SS amps will win the specification/ measurement battle yet often tubes win the ears with sound quality and more musical enjoyment. .
I believe that Bvdiman is offering you very wise and experienced advice, he obviously knows your speaker quite well. I don't believe the issue is your preamp either. Continue to rely on your ears and spontaneous reactions to what you hear.
Best of Luck,

Thank you for your kind advise
I see you like DHT SET
I love their sound
Few unfortunately will drive the CLX
I see you like coincident speakers
These have accuton drivers which I have
A lot of experience with
Similar issues to CLX as very low distortion
And electrostatic speed but hard to find electronic to flesh out
I agree the advice is exactly what I am after