Looking for high power warming sounding tube amps

I'm using Bob Carver Raven 350 mono blocks. 350 WPC for a little under $10K. These replaced Pass Labs X350.5. X350.8 and Atmasphere M60 3.3, Krell.

You might be able to find used in your price range,

ozzy

@decooney

That is a nice representative amplifier list and reinforces @ghdprentice listening impressions and the distinctions he heard. I realize that it depends on what type of sound performance or sonic character one is seeking.

Ramp up the utilization of NFB and the amplifier’s output impedance is lowered while inversely the DF increases. So again, what is the individual listener trying to obtain/achieve?
Charles

+6 Quicksilver. I have the M135’s. They have driven everything I’ve thrown at them with authority.

@charles1dad So again, what is the individual listener trying to obtain/achieve?

Exactly. Your post about the "snap" got me thinking about this more. I guess some like that unnatural ultra-fast snap of snare or kick drums or fast ping of a piano key. Not for me. While I’m not into sluggish playback either, finding that sweet spot matching the amp with the speakers in the right way, sure can make it enjoyable.

Individual-who, likes what:

• Listeners: I tend to look for posts and feedback on these audio forums by those who’ve played instruments and/or grew up listening in/around live music. Their brain has been shaped, knows what good sound is and can recognize it without even having to think about it :)
• Engineers: some focus primarily on signal-to-noise and flat lines on graphs, I digress - they usually don’t get it, and think they do.
• Hyrbrids: Individuals with a background in music who can also design and engineer amplifiers and speakers is a rare breed to look for.

Truly appreciate those who understand this balance and can design it and produce it for normal consumers to purchase. This community can help save/protect them by paying a little more for their products and services to keep them in business. 

Are the quick silver amps more fast and neutral and linear? Or more romantic, bloomy and warm ?