Building new system starting with power amp. What would you choose ?


This is not how it usually happens, but what if you simply must have a particular amp and then move with upgrades in both directions? Let's assume that the only source will be RTR deck, so no preamp will be needed.
The price range..how about $15k new or used ?
This is a hypothetical exercise, I am personally not prepared for that yet. However, it would be, theoretically, perfect minimalist audiophile set-up. 
I myself would probably choose either Lamm monoblocks or Gryphon stereo power amp, both used of course.
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The only amp I “simply must have” is the one that works best with the speakers I love.  My audio DNA just don’t work the other way ‘round.  A couple that might get me thinking a little though would be the Valvet A4e mono blocks or maybe a Raven tube amp.