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Warm and Detailed S.S. Amp?

I currently own a Modwright preamp and a Pass Labs X150 amp. I really enjoy these components but, I wish the Pass amp had more warmth in my system. What amps have the warmth of tubes but are as detailed and as controlled as this Pass amp. I can't afford the .5 series of Pass amps. I previously had a CJ MF-200 amp and PV-11 preamp in my system, which was much warmer, but not as clean and detailed. I'm looking to spend about $2K used. Thanks!
jeffjazz
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Moscode 401HR...a tube/SS hybrid...can be warm and detailed with the right input tubes. It can also be very neutral. Tube rolling is a benefit of it's design, and they can be easily changed by flipping down the faceplate.
ngjockey
1,042 posts
 
Depends on your definition of "detailed". Many think that the tonal flavouring goes from dark to warm to detailed to bright.
drobbins
20 posts
 
Simaudio amps should give you warmth and musicality while also giving you good detail. They are very "natural" sounding.

-Daniel
jeffjazz OP
95 posts
 
I did receive an email from Dan about the Modwright rectifier upgrade. I am considering this. I just wonder if the combo with the Pass amp will still be warm enough for my taste. I do miss that CJ warmth. I did own an Odyssey Stratos amp for a while, and I didn't feel it was a warm amp (not thin either) but very punchy. Wish I could swing the Pass .5 amp and XA series - big $$$s. Thanks for all the help out there!!
tvad
9,467 posts
 
The Modwright preamp can be warmed up with Sylvania GB-5687 tubes and/or certain NOS 5AR4 rectifier tubes.
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