My (limited) first hand experience with Counterpoint gear is that it is not "warm" at all. I find it to be pretty forward sounding while offering bloated, indistinct bass. Others that i know and trust have said that they found the Counterpoint "hybrid" amps to offer the worst of both SS / Tube worlds. Then again, audio is VERY subjective and everbody obviously has different tastes / system goals. I think that this is one brand of gear that falls into the "love it / hate it" pile. Sean
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