Based on your listening preferences and desire to use a high-impedance speaker, you're a perfect candidate for an OTL amp.
There's an Atmasphere M-60 classified on Audiogon right now at just under the $2K mark that might be a consideration. (I have no affiliation with the seller.)
Michael
There's an Atmasphere M-60 classified on Audiogon right now at just under the $2K mark that might be a consideration. (I have no affiliation with the seller.)
Michael