McIntosh- Sweetest, Smoothest sounding Solid State ?


McIntosh- Are they the sweetest, smoothest sounding solid state amplifier?  
avanti1960

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As the "OP" I ask the question sincerely, I heard Mac a few times and paired with (even) bright speakers they sounded very pleasing and smooth to me, compared to every other solid state amplifier I have heard - except- the Luxman Class A and Vinnie Rossie products. I found both to lean too far to the smooth side for my liking.  

I may be in the market for a new power amp soon. Thank you.
i currently have a parasound a21+ driven by a cary audio SLP 05 tube preamp.  
i liked the parasound at first but after 7 months or so it is sounding slightly sibilant and less refined.  
@riaa   rogue makes great sounding products and i recommend them whenever they are in the range of a recommendation request.  
i have ventured into tube preamp solid state amp and i am not a fan of the tube class D hybrid sound.