An expert amp designer recently noted here someplace that harsh speaker treble with SS amps is simply the nature of transistors...I've owned SS amps that weren't harsh particularly, but the tube amps I've owned and prefer these days have a more natural treble response.
Warmer sounding Solid State
Having some technical issues with my Marantz PM8005 interferring with other gear in my setup. Sounds great with my Dali Oberon 5s though. Any other manufacturers make a solid state that has a “warmer” sound like the Marantz? Slightly rolled off highs, good midrange and full bass?
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I would not say the Marantz is the end all sound that you want to achieve. There are much better sounding integrated amps out there that are warm sounding, like from Classe and Mcintosh which are excellent companies. There are also natural sounding integrated amps from Hegel that sound just right. You might want to look at a nice tube integrated that has enough power to drive your speakers, like the rogue Cronus magnum with the kt120 tubes. Or you might want to look at the new sprout100 from ps audio for $599. i have owned or still own all of these products mentioned above and I have enjoyed/or still enjoy them. |
Surprised no one has mentioned the Hegal Amps or Krell. I have a Hegal H160 and have tested the Parasound Halo Integrated (did side by side comparison for one week) and to my ears and that of some experts - the Hegal won; https://www.soundstageaccess.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/691-parasound-halo-integrated-dac-integ... |
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