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Looking for warm tube preamp (should pair well with Pass power amp), budget $6000
 @tricon_dave  High praise for Aric indeed. I was actually going to go with the motherlode before ending up with the ref5se. In hindsight that probably was the better choice for me sonically. Aric is a super nice guy and I love how transparent he ... 
Looking for warm tube preamp (should pair well with Pass power amp), budget $6000
@russbutton Should I build a SP14? And btw I got a 6550 tung sol coming in Ill put in the ARC.  
Looking for warm tube preamp (should pair well with Pass power amp), budget $6000
Thanks so much guys for your many suggestions really appreciate it.   @fertguy  Did you find bhk sig pre to be a warm pre? From what i read its more neutral? @erik_squires My understanding are the pass pre amps are fairly neutral sounding and o... 
Totally overwhelmed (speakers under $5k)
@holmz They believe that everything comes down to Sinad, THD and measurements. You like a warm sounding tube amp? Welp you must be a fool because the THD and Sinad are horrible. They trying desperately to make audio completely objective when it f... 
Totally overwhelmed (speakers under $5k)
Whoever recommended ASR... facepalm. Please stay FAR FAR away from that site. It is horrible.  
Looking for nearfield passive speakers that are warm and rich
@ddd1 I got the speakers up on metal stands but they are on the desk. Since I am pretty much against a wall the only way to get them off would be some kind of wall mount which I'd prefer not to do. Eventually when I move ill do this properly more ... 
Looking for nearfield passive speakers that are warm and rich
 @jackd  I emailed JMR to ask if their silk in their tweeter is synthetic or natural since i dont buy natural silk for ethical reasons. This was a solid 2 weeks ago I think and still no response.  
Looking for nearfield passive speakers that are warm and rich
@jackd The dealer offered me a Fyne f500 and said it was brighter but a better speaker than the JMR Folia. I don't think ill go for it but just a datapoint to observe.  
Looking for nearfield passive speakers that are warm and rich
@mijostyn This is for a desk setup.  
Looking for nearfield passive speakers that are warm and rich
@sliffy I would still need my amp and pre for my ns5000 I also use for mid field listening.  
Looking for nearfield passive speakers that are warm and rich
@kaitainen Have you heard the Harbeth P3ESR or any JMR speakers? Thanks.  
Looking for nearfield passive speakers that are warm and rich
@jackd Not sure if he has a show room. He operates out of his house. And wont know how it sounds with my equipment .  
Looking for nearfield passive speakers that are warm and rich
Ya right now my main pics would be P3ESR XD or JMR Folia jubilee  
Looking for nearfield passive speakers that are warm and rich
Ya I am craving lots of warmth right now so I am not worried about 'too warm' with my pass labs @bassdude . I think the 30.1 or 30.2 might be too big for my application though which is at a desk, about 3-4 feet away.  
Looking for nearfield passive speakers that are warm and rich
 Thanks Brad. Ya I don't think the ATCs are bright, they are fairly neutral its just that I am looking for a warmer speaker (warmer than neutral). Like I am really loving the tone and sound of my Black silk HD650s.. I want the speaker version of t...