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"warm" solid state integrated amplifier

I am interested in purchasing a new solid state integrated amplifier in the $6000 to $8000 price range. As I am getting older I am finding many amplifiers to be uncomfortable to my ears, "bright" is the term I see frequently used.  I am looking for an amplifier that is "warm".  Thank you and  I appreciate any advice I receive from Audiogon members.

 

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johnto
1,031 posts
 

Most say Pass and Parasound are on the warm side i don't think you can go wrong with either.

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tomstruck
353 posts
 

What speakers do you have

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tomic601
13,007 posts
 

Twenty series Ayre or Aesthetix Mimas. Rugged, well engineered gear w great support from firms that will be around in the future... The Mimas is a hybrid w SS outputs.

tubeless OP
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I have Proac D-2 stand mount monitor speakers.  I would like to try new speakers in the future, possibly Fritz or JM Reynaud. I listen to classic rock and classical symphomy music. Thanks for taking the time to help me.  

runwell
280 posts
 

If you are listening Symphony, warm sound does not sense. I think what you really need is laid back music instead of forward music.

You better go with class A amplifier,which in fact in some way of tube amp replacement.

Go listening Jeff rawland and see if it is what you ask?

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