Amp suggestions


Hiya,

I'm thinking about upgrading my Parasound A21 amp. I'm driving PSB 4 ohm speakers and my rig is set up for 90% vinyl, 10% digital. Units I've considered in the $5-6000 dollar price range include:

McIntosh MC302

Bryston 4B-SST2

Pass Labs XA30.5

I don't play at very loud levels, but the 30WPC of the Pass concerns me a little especially given the 90 percent vinyl.

Any other brands and input greatly appreciated!
mjm1124

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Thanks for all your input, The PSB,s are the Synchrony One B, Parasound P7 pre-amp, Rythmik Audio F-112 sub, VPI Classic One Turntable w/ Lyra Delos and Fosgate Signature pre-amp.

Although the PSB's are bookshelf, I'm satisfied with the mids , percussive bass depth and tightness with the Rythmik dialed in. My issue is how bass guitar is being reproduced. It's hard to explain, but bass notes have an almost annoying , over powering drone that distracts from the rest of the music. Tone controls on the P7 are off. I turned them on once and well you can guess the awful results. Maybe upgrading the amp is not the right step?