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Help looking for dynamic warm romantic sound with detail

Can some one help me in the right direction. Im going to spend like 20" for speaker and amp.

Im looking for a detailed, dynamic, warm, romantic sound. I like the midrange sound of piano, strings and female voices.
Im listen to all music like rock, power balads, country and some modern music. i dont listen to jazz and classic.
Im using tidal and spotify from pc usb.


Started with Hegel H360 to B&W cm10 missed dynamics and warmth.
Upgraded to Mcintosh MC501 and D150 to B&W cm10 ok combo but was missing detail from hegel.
Upgraded to Mcintosh MC501 and c2600 to B&W cm10 missing the speed in the bass from D150 (best combo so far)
Changed to the new Hegel H590 to B&W cm10 did loose all the romantic sound and dynamics and it sounds like the female singer stands in the background =(

I also have a SVS SB16 for the times i listen to modern music.

How would a SS pre and tube amp sound? Do i get the romantic, warm and dynamic sound and the speed to the sub?


What integrated or pre&amp do you recomend? ant to what speaker?


n_brio

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audionoobie
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The biggest sonic change in my system occurred when I switched from SS to tube. I tried several SS integrateds. I preferred some over others but on the whole, they all had a similar sonic signature.

It wasn't until I demoed an integrated tube amp that I discovered what I had been missing the last few years. Lush, warm, romantic, greater grip on the low end, and a superior sound stage.

I've tube rolled the stock JJ's for a NOS 1960's RCA clear top which was an improvement. But the more research I do, it seems that folks really like the Mullard. So I ordered one and should have it within the week.

You could do something like a used Rogue Cronus Magnum II for about $1,500.

Just my .02, YMMV, IMHO, etc.


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@lowrider57 I should have specified in my post that you need to nail down your speakers first. I went through about 4 pairs in my house and auditioned many, many more in dealer store rooms. Get the speakers right first, then find out what amplification pairs well with them.
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