Levinson 33h or 336?


I have been shopping for amps to match up with my WP6's and Levinson #32 preamp (stepped up from 380s). I have listen to Krell, Mcintosh, Pass and prefer Levinson. However I have listen to the 33h but have been told the 336 is so close sonically to them it is scary. I am trying to get an audition to hear for myself but having trouble. Though this would be a good place to start for an opinion.
rjr1

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Rjr1, Last year i switched from the Levinson #32, #33 and WP6 to tubes and different speakers. before i had the #33 i had #332 and then #33h. i had also demoed the #336.

the #33h is definitely a step up from the single-chassis models of Levinson, greater ease and presence....more satisfying.

i actually prefer the newest Levinson monoblocks #434 and #436 to the bigger Levinson amps due their much lower noise floor. you do give up some body and weight (and ultimate slam and majesty with the #33) but there is more detail and a more transparent soundstage. with the WP6 i would seriously consider the #436.