Warmest solid-state integrated for under $2k

I know this isn't relevant to the topic anymore, but... I did the audition today and Silverline won over Joseph. The sound was warmer, the soundstage was bigger. The detail was a bit better on the Josephs. I was razzed pretty hardcore by the salesman (we were in the Joseph Audio shop), but I survived. I'm now the proud owner of a pair of Silverline SR-15s!

Oliver

I hear the Joseph's are fairly non-dependent on wattage - lower sensitivity but more or less independently fixed at 8 ohms.

I vote for German-Chinese coproduction Vincent. I guess Vincent should be available in States. There is a hybrid integrated model SV-236, 100Wpc, tubed preamp SS power section. Very nice, smooth passages, outstanding built - veights cca 20kg net - beautiful "red eye" on front panel - (visible iluminated tube inside, rounded window-like glass to watch through).

Bass floorshaking, mids hard to beat for money...

Price? Very, very reasonable. I paid about 1000USD.

The Blue Circle CS in on the warm side and sounds amazing.
Check out some of the reviews. I love the sound of mine.

www.bluecircle.com

Cheers,
Nick

The Vincent line is available in the states, but not extensively. I know that Audio Unlimited in Denver, CO carries the line and they are high on them considering the price. I have done business with this dealer when I lived in Denver so I can vouch for them. I was not aware they were partly Chinese produced. Explains the excellent looks in line with other Chinese productions.