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Amplifier for Cornwall IV

I’m looking for SOLID STATE  amplifier for new to me Cornwall IV (NOT INTERESTED IN TUBES) due to current conditions thanks 
 I’m trying to decide between this amps 
1. CLASSE CA-M600
2. PARASOUND JC5 and 
3. PARASOUND JC1 
I have the speakers next is amp and then Preamp follow by source
I have Cambridge Azur 851N and cocktail Audio X45 for DAC and  streaming duties also has classe SSP800  and Parasound Hint6  to use as Preamp only for now 
100% streaming and this set up is going to be in my garage MANCAVE
I listen to almost everything but blues , old school country , jazz and  reggae mostly thanks I appreciate any advice and recommendations 
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charles1dad
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@wrm57, 
You have a very nice stable of amplifiers.  Your preferred amp  listening choices make sense given the speaker in question. 
Charles 
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@lordrootman, 
Agree with your logical assessment. 
Charles 
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@lordrootman 
Reach out to out to Gon member david_ten via Audiogon email.  He has a lightly used XA 30.8.
Charles 
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charles1dad
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I can’t reasonably imagine that the Pass Labs XA 30.8 , Parasound JC or Classe could exceed the Leben CS 300 paired with the Cornwall IV in terms of ultimate sound quality. In my opinion this speaker will be best served with high quality low-moderate power tube amplifiers (With the emphasis on quality watts).

This speaker is so sensitive that it will be driven by fractions of a watt most of the time. The "first watt" principle is definitely applicable here. However we all have our biases and preferences and I'm expressing mine😊. The OP is clear in which direction he wants to pursue, so best of luck to you.
Charles
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