warm sounding amp suggestions???????

How much wattage do you need for the Alons? Certainly Pass Alephs are warm for SS - might find them in the price range, if 30 watts is enough.

Caveat, I'm not that familiar with your speakers, but some good advise above. I really enjoyed going from B&K to c-j ss. As Pubul57 said, if the 30 watts is enough, it's hard to imagine a warmer sounding ss amp for under a grand.

I currently have a very highly modified Sumo Nine. It definately leans warm. Before mods, it was slightly warmer, but not as deeeeeep in the bass nor as smooth on top, but still very good. You can probably pick one up for $500. to $600. stock. There is also the Nine Plus, I have never compared it to a Nine, Sumo brought it out after Jim Bonjorno left, I hear that it still is a very nice piece.
Ohhh, there is a pure class a Coda on fleebay right now for $600.00... Steal, Good Listening, Tim

IMO, you dont need tubes to get a warmer sound these days..and forgetabout the expense and upkeep of tubes!!McIntosh,Pass Labs yadayadayada

Dvdgreco ;
You could also try a tubed pre-amp . Tubes last a very long time , @10,000 hours , in preamps and can be changed or rolled for a change in the sound . As easy as plug N play .
You could try something like a CJ PV10 , a nice pre-amp for less than your budgeted amount .
Just a thought .

Toetapfactor ;
Tube equipment has the versatility of having many
voices . Rolling tubes for a different voice is cheaper
and easier than rolling amps !
yadayadayada .

Good luck .