Any options for low power class A amps?


Okay, I do most of my music listening at work because of time constraints.  I have a nice desk system that includes some 4" Fostex full range speakers, an Olasonic dac, an Olasonic cd transport, and an integrated Olasonic amp/dac.  I have nothing but good things to say for Olasonic however I would like to add better amplification.  I am looking for a small solid state amplifier that is pure class A in the 5 to 10 watts range.  The only ones that I have found have a higher power rating and are huge or are A/B amps that are biased slightly higher.  I don't know if anyone makes class A amps in this power rating.  If you know of any I would greatly appreciate your help.  I have tried headphone amps that are pure class A that results in an improvement but the impact is not there due to power and impedance matching of speakers in comparison to headphones.  The Fostex drivers I am using are 16 ohms btw.  Thanks.
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Audioman,
There is a German company called Valvet. They have a 12 watt single end (1 transistor per channel) thus pure class A. Valvet has a very high reputation for quality. This model is the E2.
Charles,
Bakoon vs Valvet vs First Watt,  this would be a very fun/interesting comparison of top quality low power SS amplifiers.  All three built by very highly regarded companies. I don’t believe there's a loser in this grouping. If I ever strayed from 300b SET  (I won't) this would my direction. 
Srajan compared the Bakoon quite favorably to the First Watt S.I.T.amplifiers,  high praise!
Charles, 
Gigi, 
Audioman specified transistor amplifiers, otherwise I would have listed some terrific low power tube amplifiers.
Hi Audioman,
One in particular is the Coincident Dynamo MK II (current version). Substantial upgrades from the original  (which was already very good). A beautiful match with efficient speakers per experienced listeners I trust. 
Beefed up power supply, higher quality output transformer,  crucial areas for a tube power amplifier. Pure class A single ended el 34, 8 watts.
Charles,