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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
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tboooe
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I would suggest the Pass Labs XA series amps or the Parasound JC1's. These really do blur the line between ss and analog.
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tboooe
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Oh yeah, plinius is also a good option.
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jond
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Clayton Audio amps are Class A ans supposed to be quite warm and detailed. They come up used from time to time, check it out. Sugden is another slightly cheaper Class A alternative.
tvad
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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
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Depends on your definition of "detailed". Many think that the tonal flavouring goes from dark to warm to detailed to bright.
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