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Recommendation for a warm mid/high end amp

Not sure where to begin. I currently have an Acurus A250 amp and it sounds really good. Why i'm upgrading i'm not sure. I have a B&K Ref 70 preamp and PSB stratus silver speakers. It's a great combo. The SQ is amazing on some recordings. The Ref 70 is amazing if anyone is interested. I'm thinking of upgrading the Acurus amp to something else but what? I've had bryston and I wasn't too impressed as it seemed to bright to me. Any other ideas for a neutral/warm amp? I was thinking of sticking with B&K. Krell, Parasound, Anthem? There are so many choices.

Any feedback always appreciated.
mar
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mapman
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Well, I'm not sure why exactly you feel the need to change, but if you did, the warmest sounding SS amps I know of are vintage Tandberg.

I've actually heard Rogue and ARC tube amps deliver a very robust and fulfilling "warm" sound with PSB speakers
mar OP
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Thank you for all the comments. Maybe the urge to upgrade is unwarranted.

Has anyone had experience with Cary or Classe?
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