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Help looking for dynamic warm romantic sound with detail

Can some one help me in the right direction. Im going to spend like 20" for speaker and amp.

Im looking for a detailed, dynamic, warm, romantic sound. I like the midrange sound of piano, strings and female voices.
Im listen to all music like rock, power balads, country and some modern music. i dont listen to jazz and classic.
Im using tidal and spotify from pc usb.


Started with Hegel H360 to B&W cm10 missed dynamics and warmth.
Upgraded to Mcintosh MC501 and D150 to B&W cm10 ok combo but was missing detail from hegel.
Upgraded to Mcintosh MC501 and c2600 to B&W cm10 missing the speed in the bass from D150 (best combo so far)
Changed to the new Hegel H590 to B&W cm10 did loose all the romantic sound and dynamics and it sounds like the female singer stands in the background =(

I also have a SVS SB16 for the times i listen to modern music.

How would a SS pre and tube amp sound? Do i get the romantic, warm and dynamic sound and the speed to the sub?


What integrated or pre&amp do you recomend? ant to what speaker?


n_brio
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lowrider57
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I'm all for tube components. But you're not going to change the sonic signature of the speakers. Instead of swapping amps, as you have been, you may be headed to a world of tube rolling to find your desired sound. Believe me, I did it unsuccessfully. 
I then changed tactics and bought new speakers.


 
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audionoobie
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@lowrider57 I should have specified in my post that you need to nail down your speakers first. I went through about 4 pairs in my house and auditioned many, many more in dealer store rooms. Get the speakers right first, then find out what amplification pairs well with them.
n_brio OP
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Yes i understand, but what speaker and amp combo?

Gryphon diablo 300 and olympica 3?

Mac and some b&w from d3 series?

Pass labs?
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lowrider57
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I suggest looking at speakers with specs that will accept a tube or SS amp. Then audition amps.
Used floorstanders that are laid-back yet realistic... Devore 8 or Super 8, PSB, Revel, Audio Psychic, Sonus Fabor. Dynaudio is an engaging speaker with detail. Probably will need power with these.

B&W would not be on the warm romantic list. 
Cronus would be a terrific choice for an amp with your criteria.

bsmg
296 posts
 
get a pair of Watkins Generation 4 bookshelf size speakers; can't go wrong. http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/watkins-stereo-generation-four-loudspeaker/
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