Best amplifier for CLX

I would still back going direct into the amps over the Accuphase pre, so long as the cdp/dac has digital domain volume and it's being use in the top 30% of it's range so as not to do any "Bit Striping"

Cheers George

Awsmone0,
I like the fact that you trust your ears and accept the reality of what you hear, denial can be crippling. You've tried many highly regarded SS amplifiers and yet they aren't satisfying you ultimately. You've listened to tube amplifiers and you seem to prefer them overall, although you note some shortcomings with them( nothing is perfect). It appears that long term with all things considered a quality tube amplifier will make you happier and more involved with your music ( increased naturalness and emotional realism).SS amps will win the specification/ measurement battle yet often tubes win the ears with sound quality and more musical enjoyment. .
I believe that Bvdiman is offering you very wise and experienced advice, he obviously knows your speaker quite well. I don't believe the issue is your preamp either. Continue to rely on your ears and spontaneous reactions to what you hear.
Best of Luck,

Thank you for your kind advise
I see you like DHT SET
I love their sound
Few unfortunately will drive the CLX
I see you like coincident speakers
These have accuton drivers which I have
A lot of experience with
Similar issues to CLX as very low distortion
And electrostatic speed but hard to find electronic to flesh out
I agree the advice is exactly what I am after

Awsmone0,
I have an older Coincident model that uses Scanspeak drivers rather than
the Accuton of their Pure Reference model. Nonetheless I love the sound
they provide. With your background as a musician you apparently
appreciate the fuller body and natural tone/harmonics that tube amplifiers
preserve (generally speaking). I understand how the leaner presentation of
some SS amplifiers may sound artificial and less natural in comparison(
some would argue this is more accurate, not to me). You have well
developed musician ears and I believe you'll find the sound that's
satisfactory to you, tube or transistor.
Charles,

I have a tube amp for sale that was designed by Innersound to run electrostatic panels, which it is superb at doing. If you are interested, please pm me, and I can tell you more.