recommend PRAT Integrated amplifiers (not Naim)

Perreaux 300ix. Perreaux is truly underrated. I am rocking a Perreaux 100p for my workplace setup.

My main setup uses Lab12 Integre4 MKII. Also no shortage of prat. 

PRAT is pace, rhythm and timing.  For me, I can’t just A/B a song and hear it.  I have to listen for a while to one setup and then switch.  I relate it to turntables because that is what I have the most experience hearing.  I could hear some turntables and the music just flows and captures and holds me.  Others, the music was just there- no big deal.  But the sound could be virtually the same.  

That was the big thing that put me on a quest for a new DAC and ultimately music server.  I would listen to records for a few days, switch to digital and the sound was great but I could tell that the rhythm and pace wasn’t nearly as good.

It’s like the difference between a good and great pianist to me.  The great ones make the music flow like water from the piano.

some good suggestion thanks

seeking solid state

some of these listed though suggests lack of experience with this

Luxman is definetley not considered a PRAT type sound and I've owned or listened to most of their gear made in the past ten years

Rega  OSRIS or anything Rega is a fail in this regard too

PRAT (Rhythm, Pace and Timing) or Rhythm and Pace, refer to the musical engaging aspect of reproduced music. Most easily identified by how much a system makes you want to tap your foot or move with the music… well done PRAT is physically and musically engaging, as opposed to analytical sound that is sterile and perhaps intellectually interesting. Many high end systems lack PRAT. Often, but not always tube systems tend to offen better PRAT.

This may be one of the most important, but also difficult aspects of sound reproduction to perceive. It probably took me thirty years to develop a sense of it. Now, it is about the first thing I sense. Lots of folks never develop a sense for it because they go out on a quest to hear more details and get better slam and then improve imaging and Transparency and end up wondering why their system is not engaging. Along the way they lost the PRAT.

I asked CHatGPT to define:

PRAT stands for Pace, Rhythm, and Timing in the context of audio. It is a term used to describe the dynamic qualities of music playback and how well a system reproduces the temporal aspects of the audio signal.

1. Pace: Refers to the speed or tempo of the music. A system with good pace is able to convey the intended speed of the music without sounding rushed or sluggish.

2. Rhythm: Relates to the pattern of beats or the groove of the music. A system with good rhythm accurately reproduces the rhythmic elements of the music, allowing the listener to feel the natural flow and energy.

3. Timing: Involves the precision of when musical events occur. A system with good timing accurately reproduces the timing of various elements in the music, ensuring that notes start and stop at the right moments, creating a cohesive and well-coordinated sonic experience.

When audiophiles or audio enthusiasts discuss PRAT, they are typically evaluating how well an audio system can handle these elements, providing a more engaging and lifelike listening experience.

@jmarini2 It's term given to qualities that golden ears think they can discern. Much like sightings of Bigfoot. It's meaningless.