Looking for nearfield passive speakers that are warm and rich

I really like my ATC Scm7s that I use at my desk but I want something warmer, richer more bassy. Something that does well with vocals and jazz.

Budget is $5000. They are being driven by arc ref5se and pass x350.8, dac is denafrips terminator. Thanks.

smodtactical02-18-2022 7:39pm

noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,404 posts 02-19-2022 at 01:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Here’s an option. Keep your speakers. Look into trying 6N6P tubes in your ARC preamp. The stock 6H30 tubes can be glassy and bright.
smodtactical OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 967 posts 02-19-2022 at 02:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @jackd You like JMR more?
smodtactical OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 967 posts 02-19-2022 at 02:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @noromance Interesting option! So that will fit my ARC ?
smodtactical OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 967 posts 02-19-2022 at 03:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I heard 6550 Tungsol NOS is another way to get the pre to sound warmer.
jackd Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,037 posts 02-19-2022 at 03:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @smodtactical Yes a lot more.