How make my Ayre system "warmer"?

at the risk of offending owners of solid state equipment, it has been my experience that solid state amps and preamps do not exemplify the attributes of warmth.

i have auditioned several solid state preamps and amps over the years and have owned several as well.

in addition, i have been exposed to many stereo systems, at audio meetings, shows and friends' stereo systems.

i expect to get criticized . i'm prepared.

admittedly, i have not heard all ss amps and all ss preamps. however, i would consider tubed components more likely to produce the warmth you are looking for.

so far, a definition of warmth has not been offered. the concept of warmth has been discussed in other threads, but since it is relevant to this thread, i will provide my definition. essentially, warmth is the result of a dip in the upper mid/lower treble region, accompanied by a slight peak in the upper bass/lower mid range region.

as has been indicated, warmth is an inaccurate frequency response which emphasiszes the lower frequencies.

i doubt many solid state amps and preamps will exhibit the aforementioned frequency response. there is a better chance of attaining such a frequency response using tube components. however, it will not be easy to find using tube gear in current production, with the exception of some set amps. warmth is often associated with tube amps and preamps in rpoduction prior to 1990, or perhaps prior to 1980.

os ot time to mention the "e" word, as an "equalizer" ?

i'll duck now.

my friend uses a deqx with some positive benefits.