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Anyone recommend a neutral tube amp?

I've been wanting to move to tubes for some time now. Lately I've changed most of my equipment. I now have a Rega Saturn CDP and some very revealing Opera Callas monitors. My amp is the Sim Moon 5.3 integrated. I like the neutral character of the amp, it simply takes on the characteristics of whatever is being played through it. Can anyone name a tube amp that is similarly neutral, that won't color the sound of the CDP?
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donaudio
129 posts
 
joule electra otl amps in my opinion are excellent
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jhzoller
9 posts
 
The Coincident Technology Frankenstein II is the finest most neutral tubed amp available at any price. It may be purchased directly from Coincident Technology. The asking price is a bargain. I have had mine for over 1 year and I have never "looked back."
glenalan
65 posts
 
Leben CS600 Intergrated Amp should be considered.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
there is no neutral amplifier. a well-trained listener can detect coloration after auditioning an amplifier for some period of time, with a variety of recordings.

my experience with my mac 275 indicates that the amp has e very minimal coloration.
earthpulse
58 posts
 
Cayin A88t integrated, or other similar models, cheap enough to keep for a doorstop if you don't like it.

Very, very, very good sounding for the money, and flexible.
Remote volume and triode/pentode switching...

Good solid sound, and makes audio fun again.
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