Warm sounding ss power amps

Johnny7, could you describe your current setup? Typically in a ss system the source of brightness is the mismatching of components or dirty AC power. Try substituting different ICs and speaker cables into your system, and audition some aftermarket AC cords or power conditioners. Good luck and happy listening!

I use the Audio Research LS9, which is not at all bright. There was one advertized on one of these web sites a few days ago for $750.00. That's a good price as retail was $2000.00. It has a remote and balanced inputs and outputs in addition to RCAs.

Duh! I should not be posting at 7:00 AM, before my coffee kicks in. After my above post, I noticed that you said POWER amp and I recommended a preamp. As Emily Latella used to say on SNL "Never mind".

hi johnny,

i like my electrocompaniet amps. and i'm not saying this yust cuz i have one for sale! ;~) it's only f/s cuz i found a matched stereo pair that i can run wertically bi-amped.

that said, mgs is correct - yer system's brightness may be due to other components - especialy if ya listen primarily to cd.

doug s.

You might like a BAT VK200 or VK500 depending on power needs. I wouldnb't classify them as overly warm, but definately have weight and body. John