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Best amp options between $2k-$4 to power Magnepan 1.7?

I currently own a PrimaLuna Prologue Premium along with a Musical Concepts modded Hafler DH-200 that had been just gathering dust. Apparently I upgraded my source chain past some critical mass over the past 2 years... when previously tried, the Hafler was more dynamic than the Prima Luna but it just didn't do anything to counterbalance the better midrangecolor and tone color solidnessof the PL... now the modded Hafler just blows away the Prima Luna for dynamics, imaging and bass foundation.

So I think I should buy a good solid state amp that will improve on the Hafler; can I find one in the $2K-$4K rangethat will also come close to the Prima Luna for tone color ability, no sandpaper on vocals and have the requisite wattagefor Magnepan?
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I owned the LRS+ and Mini speakers from Magnepan.

LSA Voyager GAN 350 - not good with Maggies, not enough power for the demanding Maggies.

Benchmark AHB2 - needs more power but has some beauty in a small room and more restrained music

Sanders Magtech is really good with Maggies. Almost as clean as the AHB2 but with more power.

Schitt Wotan - Better than all the amps listed above on Maggies

CODA #16 - better than the Wotan on Maggies.

I have owned other amps that should be good with Maggies, but I did not own the LRS+ or Mini when I had these amps.

- KRELL Duo 175XD

- CODA #8

- Parasound A21+

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