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Amp and Preamp recommendations for Yamaha NS5000
@80s_forever ya i am open to accuphase... its pricey though but might be worth checking out for sure  
Looking for high power warming sounding tube amps
I spoke to Mike at quicksilver and he told me his amps are tonally neutral and that if I wanted a warm sound I should look elsewhere.   
Amp and Preamp recommendations for Yamaha NS5000
I hear many people saying luxman is pretty neutral but has a relaxed tone so ya  I dunno maybe. Still thinking about what direction  I should go.  
Amp and Preamp recommendations for Yamaha NS5000
@paullb im pretty sure ns5000 will be much brighter (more neutral) than the harbeth which is known to be very thick and warm. But I haven't heard the harbeth and will allow someone else to chime in.  
Amp and Preamp recommendations for Yamaha NS5000
@yyzsantabarbara how does m900u compare to your coda no 16 and krell? Have you ever compared directly to pass ?  
Amp and Preamp recommendations for Yamaha NS5000
@yyzsantabarbara  I am about 9 feet away and they are about 8-9 feet apart. Is coda warmer than pass ?  
Amp and Preamp recommendations for Yamaha NS5000
I wonder how the Krell sounds vs the Pass tho. Since the Pass is already a relatively warm and musical (for SS) amp.  
Amp and Preamp recommendations for Yamaha NS5000
I tried the PL Evo 300 integrated in ultra linear. It was ok... on headphones it was incredible though so it makes me wonder if its just not enough power to drive the ns5000. Maybe stepping up to the EVO 400 integrated or monos would open up the s... 
Looking for warm tube preamp (should pair well with Pass power amp), budget $6000
Still searching. I am right now looking hard at cary 98 and 05 and CJ act2 series 2 or ls17. 1 more criteria is I must have a remote. Any thoughts on prima luna evo 300/400 ? I heard a prima luna evo 300 integrated with my headphones and was blo... 
Looking for high power warming sounding tube amps
Thanks guys especially @orthomead   
Anyone notice this with PrimaLuna EVO 400 remote??
I am currently demoing the evo 300 integrated and found the remote excellent and volume control very precise.  It moves the volume knob very smoothly.  
Review on AricAudio Motherlode MKII preamplifier
Anyone try arics 300b preamp ?  
Looking for high power warming sounding tube amps
@atmasphere  But what actual amp has those characteristics ?  
Looking for high power warming sounding tube amps
@russbutton have you heard them? Are they warmer and richer sounding or more neutral ss ?  
Looking for high power warming sounding tube amps
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