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Recommendation for a highly resolving amp

I have Don Sachs 2 tube preamp driving Pass Labs X350.5 driving Sound Lab M545 ESL speakers. I like the sound very much, but when I went to hear my friend’s Spectral system (driving Quad2912 ESL) I realized my system can benefit from having a higher resolution amp. Spectral amps need all Spectral preamp/cabling, which would be quite expensive. What would you recommend?
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chungjh OP
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I have tried fiber optic and other top 6SN7 tubes. Not big difference. By resolving, I mean high resolution, clarity, detail.

What do people think about the Bryston cube series? Specs are similar to Spectral amps.
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russ69
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You have a very nice system so it's hard to say where your issue is. However I would try a Sanders Magtech amp if you are looking for a new amp, they are designed for electrostatic loudspeakers and do that job really well.
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mboldda1
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why don't you have your buddy bring his amp and pre over to listen in your system.
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phcollie
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@chungjh  
Can verify that cubed series is indeed highly resolving. I can hear the difference immediately when I change IC between the DAC, pre amp and my 4B3.  Speakers are magnepan.  Transparency is their thing but I think much is attributed to their patented Salomie input circuit. Have never had the pleasure of listening to a Spectral amplifier.  
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