Warmest solid-state integrated for under $2k

audition the mcintosh ma6500 or the classe cap series. these integrated amps have a tube-like sound with solid state power.
good luck.

magnum-dynalab 308 (slightly over 2 grand)...warm and defined...nice piece

Other sugestion, Pathos Classic One. Well in your budget.
Tube preamp section, ss amp.

On Wednesday July 6th, 4:15pm, at Music Lover's Audio in Berkeley, the shootout begins! I tentatively purchased a demo model Silverline SR-15 from Silent Lucidity in San Francisco (best dealer in the world, IMHO), and I'm bringing it to Music Lover's to hear against the Joseph Audio Rm7si Signature Mk II. I'll be hearing both through a Manley Stingray and Arcam 100wpc integrated (interchanged), a Wadia CD player, Synergistic and Shunyata cable. Anyone who wants to come hear is welcome, especially Howard!

Oliver

Hey Oliver,

What a kind invitation. You are well on your way to musical nirvana. Let me see if I can swing it. I'd sure love to drive down and meet up for an audition. Maybe an early dinner afterward in Berkeley?
If I can be there, I'll make it for sure by that time.

Howard