[seanthompson25]

I would greatly appreciate recommendations for a solid state amplifier that couples really well with my Usher Mini Diamond 2 towers. 90 db efficiency I believe, 4 ohm load. Willing to spend $2k.

Sonic priorities are a bit of warmth, richness, texture and great imaging. A dead neutral character as provided by my current SST Bryston is not what scratches my itch. I've also tried a Hegel H160 (too warm) and Simaudio 330A, which is close but lacks both richness and warmth.

Thanks.

[johzel]

I would greatly appreciate recommendations for a solid state amplifier that couples really well with my Usher Mini Diamond 2 towers. 90 db efficiency I believe, 4 ohm load. Willing to spend $2k.


Thanks.

I ran an Odyssey amp (Khartago with Kismet upgrades) with a pair of Mini 2's once upon a time to good effect . . . supposedly the Usher Amps are a great pairing also - if you can find one.

[FullRangeMan]

I would greatly appreciate recommendations for a solid state amplifier that couples really well with my Usher Mini Diamond 2 towers. 90 db efficiency I believe, 4 ohm load. Willing to spend $2k.

Sonic priorities are a bit of warmth, richness, texture and great imaging. A dead neutral character as provided by my current SST Bryston is not what scratches my itch. I've also tried a Hegel H160 (too warm) and Simaudio 330A, which is close but lacks both richness and warmth.

Thanks.

Your requeriments are difficult and all personal taste.
At 90dB and 4 ohms your speaker is not a sweet peach too.
Under this conditions advices may not work, you will have to listen yourself various amps before purchase.

[Phil A]

Welcome.  If you are willing to go used, there are choices as well.  I am not sure how big your room is how loud you like to listen.  There are (Pass) First Watt amps which can sound really nice in many situations.  Odyssey as noted above is an excellent value and sound great as well.