Best Amp for Timbre, Depth and Spatial Resolution?


I have an Ayre CD player, BADA Alpha DAC, deHavilland Mercury pre-amp, CJ MF-2500A amp and N802 - am looking to upgrade amp.
Would like to hear views on Best Amp for Timbre, Depth and Spatial Resolution.
Not married to tube or SS..
Always wonder about Stereophile recommended components such as Aesthetix Atlas, Parasound JC-1, CJ LP-125 and the likes. I would pay about $5k on Agon so there are some limitations.
Thanks.
johnmc67

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Oh I am sure he is not done yet P59. He has only been talking about the multi-dimensionality of certain amps in this thread. Amps that coincidently are the ones he sells.

He hasn't started talking about how certain amps have "talent". Amps that again are the ones he happens to sell.

Its strange though, I keep looking for specifications for "dimensionality" and "talent" in an amp so I don't make a mistake and buy the wrong ones. But I have yet to find these specs in anyone's literature. I guess we'll just have to ask Bo, who coincidently happens to be an audio salesman.
Dave_72 and others...I have no problem with Bo being an audio salesman either and preferring certain brands, particularly the ones he sells. If only he stated he prefers them based on his taste in sound. But he doesn't.

Instead, he slams the competition in an arrogant and condescending manner as if his is the only opinion that matters. He then twists his opinion into fact by siting that only the brands he carries have multi-dimensionality (metaphor for deep soundstage) and even more hilarious, talent (well I guess an amp can sing). His claims are purely subjective and cannot be measured as no specifications exists for them. Yet Bo spreads this fodder around like gospel.

Further, the poster above who said that he hijacked some threads is correct. Just look at the lengthy thread in the speakers forum about REL subwoofers. Someone is torn between two REL models and wants an opinion on which is better. Bo can't resist to basically say REL sucks and start selling his brand. And how many B&W owners ask about a good amp to pair up with their Diamonds only to be insulted by Bo and be told the B&W crossovers are lousy? And all of this is based on his subjective opinion and nothing more. Bo you are truly an audio legend in your own mind and someday you may actually bring something substantive to the forum.



Per Bo once more...

"It is just an opinion. The shows with the latest B&W are Always 2-dimensional."

See guys, this is why I find his posts useless. Regarding B&W once again, first he states it is his opinion. This is OK as we all have them. Bo should have stopped there. But then in caps he states B&W are "ALWAYS" 2 dimensional. Now Bo steers into the realm of the factual and starts using absolutes. And what does he base his emphatic conclusion on? His opinion and nothing more.

Sorry guys but I can't defend this dude. He is simply so full of himself, even when he attempts to apologize he still comes off as the final authority. But for the record, I don't want Bo censored either. I will continue to read his posts if for anything else, sheer amusement. I have read the ramblings of a lot of big egos on the internet, in all types of forums of different interests, but Bo is making a strong case for the biggest Internet Penis award.
Just having my morning coffee and signed on to get my daily dose of Bo...

Another excerpt from our resident audio god...
"At shows I Always asked the people of naim why it is so 2D. To be honnest many people who even work for distributers there knowledge is limited. Often they do not know a lot about music. What can I say!"

Perhaps when you get ask this question to a manufacturer Bo, you do not get an answer because they can't stop laughing.

Keep them coming Bo because I can't stop laughing either.