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looking for a warm ss amp....

for my paradigm studio 40s. i hate a bright treblely sound! i currently use signal cables and a denon 3802 reciever. i have had many people tell me to go with bryston or anthem, but both have been out of my price range so far. which of these have a warmer sound? how would rotel or b&K amps sound with my speakers? they seem to cost much less. since i can only buy used, i really do not have the opportunity to audition the different amps. i will continue to use the denon as my pre-amp.
fishcall

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nighthawk
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Fishcall, despite what others say, I think you're on the right track. I don't know about your 3802, but in my 5800 the power amp is the bright-sounding part. The preamp and DAC are pretty neutral. By adding a warm sounding power amp to your preamp outs you may achieve exactly what you want. Try some Audience AU24 ICs to connect them. This IC is superbly neutral throughout the bass and mids and rolls of the treble a little. Cardas cables also work well in this situation.

Whatever you do, don't buy Bryston. You'll be worse off than you are now.
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