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Anyone recommend a neutral tube amp?

I've been wanting to move to tubes for some time now. Lately I've changed most of my equipment. I now have a Rega Saturn CDP and some very revealing Opera Callas monitors. My amp is the Sim Moon 5.3 integrated. I like the neutral character of the amp, it simply takes on the characteristics of whatever is being played through it. Can anyone name a tube amp that is similarly neutral, that won't color the sound of the CDP?
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mrtennis
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there is no neutral amplifier. a well-trained listener can detect coloration after auditioning an amplifier for some period of time, with a variety of recordings.

my experience with my mac 275 indicates that the amp has e very minimal coloration.
earthpulse
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Cayin A88t integrated, or other similar models, cheap enough to keep for a doorstop if you don't like it.

Very, very, very good sounding for the money, and flexible.
Remote volume and triode/pentode switching...

Good solid sound, and makes audio fun again.
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sbank
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After living with many, and hearing many more...

Atma-Sphere.
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nsgarch
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I'm surprised no one mentioned Audio Research. Their claim to fame is 'neutrality'. And though some think them lean or dry, not compared to ss IMO. I have a Mac 275, like Tennis, driven by a ss Levinson 26s pre, and find that combo close to ideal for me. Although I'm sure any top ss pre would work fine; like Klyne, Krell, Ayre, Boulder, Goldmund, etc.
pubul57
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ARC would seem be leaders in the neutrality arena. I think my CAT JL2 would fall into the neutrality side of the ledger.
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