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Warm and Detailed S.S. Amp?

I currently own a Modwright preamp and a Pass Labs X150 amp. I really enjoy these components but, I wish the Pass amp had more warmth in my system. What amps have the warmth of tubes but are as detailed and as controlled as this Pass amp. I can't afford the .5 series of Pass amps. I previously had a CJ MF-200 amp and PV-11 preamp in my system, which was much warmer, but not as clean and detailed. I'm looking to spend about $2K used. Thanks!
jeffjazz
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the_kid
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I would definitely check out the Electrocompaniet amplifiers in the power range you are considering. They are excellent performers and a joy to spend time with. Very musical..

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honest1
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Pass Aleph. Or new first watt aleph series, perhaps. If you read between the lines of Pass' web site, they indicate the aleph series was warmer sounding than the X series, which is the reason for introducing the .5 series. I've heard that the Aleph3 and the monoblocks were better than the 60 watt stereo version.
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tboooe
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I would suggest the Pass Labs XA series amps or the Parasound JC1's. These really do blur the line between ss and analog.
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tboooe
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Oh yeah, plinius is also a good option.
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jond
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Clayton Audio amps are Class A ans supposed to be quite warm and detailed. They come up used from time to time, check it out. Sugden is another slightly cheaper Class A alternative.
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