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Warmer sounding Solid State

Having some technical issues with my Marantz PM8005 interferring with other gear in my setup.  Sounds great with my Dali Oberon 5s though.  Any other manufacturers make a solid state that has a “warmer” sound like the Marantz?  Slightly rolled off highs, good midrange and full bass?  


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loomisjohnson
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roxy54
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McIntosh (especially older) and Sugden (beautiful sound, and affordable if you don't buy Masterclass).
bigkidz
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Luxman, Harmon Kardon Citiation 12 and XX (the HK XX is one of the best sounding SS amps I have heard if you can find one).  Any FM Acoustics amp.  Depends on your budget.  Older Sony FET power amps, etc.  All the vintage power amps offer that type of sound and you don't have to spend thousands to buy them.

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dobnbav
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Electrocompaniet if you can find one used!  They are the most tubelike without the minors shortcomings and fuss of tubes. I was a dealer for them 2000-2002 until I closed my business and they were terrific.  I kept a pair of their 600wpc monoblocks in fact for some time. Best of luck!


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