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Looking for a used $500-$700 amp to warm up sound

I am looking for suggestions for a used 3ch amp (150-220wpc) to power a Paradigm cc-470 center and a pair of Paradigm Studio 40.3 used as mains. I am looking to spend $500-$700 on a new or used amp. The Paradigm's tweeters are a little bright for me so I am looking for an amp that will warm things up a bit. I am using a Denon AVR-3802 for my pre-amp and to power the other channels. I am using Signal Cable's Analog 2 ICs and shotgun bi-wire speaker cables. I tried a B&K ST-3140 amp (3*140watts) that sounded great but didn't have enough power to drive the speakers as loud as I like. I am considering an Anthem MCA-3 or MCA-3 mkII amp. Does anyone have any experience with the newer and older versions of the MCA-3 amp? Or any other suggestions?
Thanks.
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seandtaylor99
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My experience with NAD amps is that they are on the warm side of neutral, and might help your situation. That said I have never heard your speakers.

I'd suggest buying used so that you can resell for little or no loss if it doesn't work out.
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