Anyone else constantly curious about amps?

@voltaicq I think I may have overstated the can't afford it element. I can't afford it at the moment, but I probably can afford it in 6-18 months if I focus on saving. I think the real element is I can't afford to change the amp AND make other changes in my system really would be of more benefit. 

And the core thing I was trying is that amps constantly capture my curiosity, even though I am happy with my existing amp. I'm not one to collect a lot of equipment. I like to have one system that has all my resources put into it. But I have a feeling I may become the type of person that ends up with 2-3 amps over the years because I am constantly curious about trying new amps more than other piece in the system. 

@avanti1960 I think you've predicted the journey that I am on the brink of starting. I really like what I hear in my amp, especially the tone. But I'm craving a deeper understanding of what inherent sound different amps offer. I may just need to save up, buy used, and go down the road of shuffling a few things. I may end up right back where I started, but the curiosity seems to be hitting me more an amps than anything else. 

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There ain't no romance without finance and there ain't no replacement for displacement.

I would create a top notch system around a big tranny amp, like Bryston etc., 700w plus.

You can use a tube pre but a top notch tranny pre will be double or more the cost.

Tranny amps are brutally accurate that's why lot's of folks go for tubes. They are easier to get to sound good, but lack accuracy, with their sweet dreamy sound.