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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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geoffkait
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Zd542 wrote,

"Yes, but with TV's, the salespeople usually adjust the TV's they want to sell as best they can, and "detune" the other ones."

You get a gold star for the funniest post of the thread so far.
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geoffkait
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Nglazer, do folks demand to see the specs when buying a new TV? Of course not. That would be absurd, right? Only someone who hasn't quite figured out if he can hear the difference would be so interested in specs. Heck, people don't appear overly concerned with specs for turntables, stereo cartridges or even CD players. They ARE interested in how they sound. Do they have good bass, etc.?
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mapman
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I think its safe to say amp specifications matter but do not tell the whole story.

The TV analogy is a weak one that will not get anyone very far.

Everyone knows audio salespersons are much more forthright than their TV counterparts. They would NEVER do anything to lead a consumer to see things their way. :^)
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bo1972
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Just open your own ears and eyes :)
dave_72
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I think its safe to say amp specifications matter but do not tell the whole story.

I agree.
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