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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
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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artemus_5
412 posts
 
CJ MF 2500A or maybe the 2250. I have the 2500A and love it. It replaced a 2200 and was miles ahead of it. I read one review somewhere in which the reviewer said the 2500A sounded very close to a SET amp. A great amp IMO
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
plinius will definitely do a wormer job especially if you move closer to the component:-)
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