Warm and Detailed S.S. Amp?

i have never heard a solid state that sounds warm.

i will define warm as a coloration entailing extra energy in the upper bass and/or lower midrange, with a corresponding attenuation in the lower treble.

such a presentation would not be perceived as warm.

i would like someone to explain how one can perceive warmth and detail from a stereo system or component.

If you must have a SS amp, McCormack makes some of the best that I have heard. Very powerful with a nice touch of bloom (just a touch, mind you) in the midrange.

Oz

May I humbly suggest the MusikLab Dual-Mono amplifiers from Denmark. The designer, Michael Edinger, designed the circuits for amplifiers receiving the TAS "Golden EAr" Awards. The Dual Mono D-220 represents the "next generation"of thse previous deisgns but now on his personal brand.

As a tube lover, I am absolutely shocked at the sonics, purity, speed and resolution with exceptional bass control of the D-220. It easily surpasses large 833 SET amps in every area including parts quality.

more info at http://www.tmhaudio.com/MusikLab.htm

Jim Ricketts
tmh audio

i would like someone to explain how one can perceive warmth and detail from a stereo system or component.

I'll take a stab at that. My guess is that most are using the word "warmth" as the common metaphor frequently used here and elsewhere to describe a certain coloration of the upper bass and lower midrange, just as you've surmised. The 'detail' may be coming through elsewhere throughout the range, while the region that primarily defines the descriptor is being slightly softened, colored or distorted (however you want to look at it). As in another thread I'd point out that we are all just struggling to put words to describe something each of us perceives rather uniquely and individually. They are hardly adequate in most cases, but I'd say the general consensus in responses here reflect commonly held observations in many cases. Certainly I can say they do in the case the ones I've heard myself; Pass Aleph, Odyssey, Plinius, McCormack. Now please just don't start talking about "Accuracy" or I'll blow a fuse!

Marco

Hey Marco, Warm in relationship to what! Maybe that upperbass lower midrange 'emphasis/coloration' is actually not either, but represents the sound of live music. :-)

Just kidding, sort of. BUT one's description is always relative to their experience. Personally speaking, I'm one of those guys who likes a bit of that bloom, just a bit now. But its interesting to read reviews and users comments made by folks which describe contemporary stuff with which I'm fairly familar and consider anything but 'warmish' in any aspect. I cringe when I hear some one describe some popular tube amps, and many SS amps, as having any 'warmth' at all. I wonder sometimes what are they comparing them to! Gives me aural chills. Burrrrrrrr :-)