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Recommendation for a highly resolving amp

I have Don Sachs 2 tube preamp driving Pass Labs X350.5 driving Sound Lab M545 ESL speakers. I like the sound very much, but when I went to hear my friend’s Spectral system (driving Quad2912 ESL) I realized my system can benefit from having a higher resolution amp. Spectral amps need all Spectral preamp/cabling, which would be quite expensive. What would you recommend?
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phcollie
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@chungjh  
Can verify that cubed series is indeed highly resolving. I can hear the difference immediately when I change IC between the DAC, pre amp and my 4B3.  Speakers are magnepan.  Transparency is their thing but I think much is attributed to their patented Salomie input circuit. Have never had the pleasure of listening to a Spectral amplifier.  
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chungjh OP
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@phcollie.    Have you compared Bryston cubed to other amps?

@mboldda1.  My friend is reluctant to move his amp as it is >60 lbs.
itsjustme
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What makes you believe your amp is not sufficiently resolving?  Speakers, placement, room and source, IMO are far more likely culprits.  Pass Labs are excellent amps.  And for the record, i design amps yet doubt that's where you need to put your money if you want to biggest result....
sameyers1
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Don’t know your budget, but if you are seeking detail and if your budget permits consider the Ayre Acoustics VR-Twenty. See review below. 
https://www.whathifi.com/us/reviews/ayre-acoustics-kx-r-twenty-vx-r-twenty
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