Best power amp for Quad 63


I have read a few discussions about powering the 63s but I am sure that in 2022 there are more options.

Currently I am using an upgraded Conrad Johnson PV11 and a lp70 power amp.  This combination is very good but a little too warm for me. I would like to hear more upper partials (frequencies) and bottom punch.

I am partial to Class A SS amps and looking at the used market.  Probably need to stay under 3K.because I will need to sell my lp70.  I am looking at the following pieces:

SPECTRAL DMA 90

MARK LEVINSON ML2, 23, or 432

KRELL KAV 250S

Plinius 

Esoteric F-03A 

Accuphase E- 530

Thanks in advance.

fortepiano50

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@fortepiano50 When I owned Quad63USAs I also found the best matches were tube amps in my case Berning ZH270 and Dehavilland 845 monos. I'd suspect that the Atma-Sphere M60s suggested would have also been a great match. 

OTOH, I understand SS adding punch. My Soundlabs are run w/Krell FBP-300 which trounced hybrid Lamm monos that I originally paired with them. 

IMHO, the Krell, Plinius, Accuphase & Spectral would all work fine, but I'd seriously consider tubes if you are open to that. One caution w/Spectral, when I bought DMA amp and preamp many years ago, I recall some atypical impedance specs that made use of both their pieces a best practice; some of their gear isn't suited to mate with other brands to quite the same extent as others. Do your research to be sure it's a good fit w/your pre. Cheers,

Spencer