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Warm vs. Analytical

The subject is SS integrated amps. Some integrateds, like Audiolab and Krell, are often labeled "analytical." Others, like Arcam, are called "warm." I'm trying to get a grip on what these terms really mean. I understand they can be subjective.

To my own ears, Cambridge Audio sounds soft and dulled down at the edges. Musical Fidelity (the A3.2 integrated) sounds to me clean, precise, and detailed; it's the kind of sound I prefer. Is Cambridge Audio "warm"? Is MF more "analytical"? I'm not trying to start a flame war hear; I just want to know how my perceptions of sound fit into the terminology that people use to describe it.

Thanks for your insights
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I'd like to add more terminology to the sound description wording:

Sexy -- usually associated with Dark during an intercourse.
Dull -- usually associated with hangover syndroms next morning.

Agressive -- usually associated with disobedient wives that do not allow to listen to music at high volumes.

Illegal -- same as above but with neighbors complaining to the management.

Kholeric -- usually associated with small sound imperfections that drive listener to get off the listening chair or couch to readjust system, reconnect wires and powercords without end.

Charismatic -- usually associated with extreamly nice finished equipment that drives to believe that it sounds good.

Repulsive -- usually accosiated with old vintage equipment and opposite to the previous termin.

Imperative -- usually associated with break-in period and at certain cases might blend with Agressive where applicable.

Forgiving -- usually associated with happy wife after Bloomingdale shopping and opposite to Agressive.

Spontaneous -- usually associated with listening despite sounds of vacume cleaner.
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