McIntosh- Sweetest, Smoothest sounding Solid State ?

You misspelled Ayre, Luxman, D’Agostino and Pass

I'm glad that I'm not the only grammar cop around here Erik. It's lonely sometimes.

jjss49, That was a good post.Thanks.

As the "OP" I ask the question sincerely, I heard Mac a few times and paired with (even) bright speakers they sounded very pleasing and smooth to me, compared to every other solid state amplifier I have heard - except- the Luxman Class A and Vinnie Rossie products. I found both to lean too far to the smooth side for my liking.  

I may be in the market for a new power amp soon. Thank you.

Accuphase 

@avanti1960   What amp will you be replacing (as a point of reference)?