I recommend Audio Research integrated or separates (alternatively: CJ, VAC, Cary… reluctantly Rogue). They are highly detailed, warm, natural, with midrange bloom with great dynamics. The new ARC i50 costs $5K… a outstanding deal. Over the last fifty years after hearing my first ARC component, I slowly (read: finance permitted) purchased one after another, to now happily own all ARC components that give me the most natural, musical, compelling system I have ever heard. The very opposite of disappointing. Three hours per day, and have to pull myself away.
Looking for a warm sounding amp or integrated with a torodial transformer
Looking for recommendations for a warm sounding integrated amplifier or power amplifier tube or solid state with a torodial transformer power supply. I have multiple chemical sensitivities and the materials used in the rectangular transformers affect me, I'm fine with toroidal transformers. I've been looking at BAT, Modwright, and Pass Labs. Any other ideas? I have a Rogue audio sphinx but would like a bit more warmth.
Thanks in advance!