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Best Amp for Timbre, Depth and Spatial Resolution?

I have an Ayre CD player, BADA Alpha DAC, deHavilland Mercury pre-amp, CJ MF-2500A amp and N802 - am looking to upgrade amp.
Would like to hear views on Best Amp for Timbre, Depth and Spatial Resolution.
Not married to tube or SS..
Always wonder about Stereophile recommended components such as Aesthetix Atlas, Parasound JC-1, CJ LP-125 and the likes. I would pay about $5k on Agon so there are some limitations.
Thanks.
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wolf_garcia
6,695 posts
 
Using the ears that are attached to my head, I've heard 4 ohm speakers (Thiel, Proac, etc.) that sound absolutely wonderful with various tube or SS amps regardless of what's contained in Letters From Steve. I realize the sound music makes may not be that important, but that's what I hear.
tubegroover
2,320 posts
 
I totally agree with Atmasphere on this one and it has been my experience also. This is one of those things that you really have to listen to in a side by side comparison to realize the general truth of it if you can't believe it on face value. It will then become quite obvious to your ears.
iblieve
96 posts
 
USHER AUDIO R1.5 is cheap and great for depth and weight on notes.
ARAGON 8008 MKII is also great and not expensive.
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noromance
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"Letters From Steve" ....LOL!
mclsound
159 posts
 
I have a fully recapped KRELL FPB 600 in your budget that would make your room sing
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