I have 805D4 in one of my systems and have run them with both a prima luna integrated- no problem at all, and an Audio Research REF75SE- great combo- and- the ARC btw doesn't really sound "tubey", it sounds clear with a big soundstage and plenty of bass. I also run them with an Odyssey power amp @ 150 rms. If you're looking for more warmth it may by more due to the speakers than the amp. The previous 805D3 I had were pretty dry and not very musical. The D4 cured that issue and now they're pretty neutral imo but other brands can give you more warmth. A Pass integrated or pwoer amp would be a great match for the 805D4, I had a 250.8 for a couple of years and it does have a "tubey" but punchy sound.
which hybrid integrated amp sounds the most like a full tube amp?
currently pairing a hegel h600 with B&Ws 805d4s
looking to try something new and tubey sounding
was thinking mcintosh ma 352 or aesthetix mimas
basically looking for very tubey sound while maintaining the solid state power my speakers require
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