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Tube amp for Sourcepoint 8?

My Sourcepoint 8s are breaking in nicely...loving them so far (and boy did they need break-in!). I have them paired with an Exposure 3510 integrated, which sounds wonderful - the holography and bass quality are completely addictive. But I do notice a slight dryness in the upper mids, and I'm wondering if a tube amp might be helpful here. Does anyone have direct experience with SP8s combined with tube amps? Only looking for people who have actually heard them in person this way (not on YouTube). Separates are not an option for me...looking for an integrated solution. Any insights appreciated. Thanks!

mdemaio

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kennyc
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Pure tube amps usually do not have a tight bass unless you a bit more.

Normally, a tube preamp + SS amp would give you what you are looking for. So likely a hybrid tube integrated might be a good option.

The Krell k-300i integrated has a warm sound “…output up to 150Wpc into 8 ohms and 300Wpc into 4 ohms, with its iBias technology allowing the amp to deliver up to the first 90W in class-A…”(Stereophile)

kennyc
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GanFET amps have a “warm” presentation, but not sure if it’s offered in an integrated

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