Heard or experienced Audio Research D300 SS Amp

I presently own a Classe Audio Model Ten 125wpc power amp. This has been in my system for the past 12 years. I have an opportunity to buy a used Audio Research D300 160wpc solid state power amp. I know nothing of this particular amp, but I do know of Audio Research tube amps and the product lines quality.

My questions are, given that this amp went for around 3500 in 1995, what would one think it is worth now. Looks wise, I would rate it an 8/10.

Is this another dry and lifeless sounding solid state amp? Although I love my Classe amp, I feel it could provide a tiny bit more detail and better control of the speakers. Will I get that with the Audio Research? Could a few of you enlighten me?

System:
Classe Ten 125 wpc amp
Audible Illusions Modulus 3 preamp
Vandersteen 2CE speakers
VPI/Rega/Grado analog Turntable
Marantz SA8001 sacd player
Jolida JD-100 tube cd player
Magnum Dynalab FT-101A tuner
MIT Terminator2 interconnects
MIT Terminator2 speaker cable(double runs for bi wiring)
Various Shunyata power cprds
Shunyata Guardian 2 and 4 power conditioners
numerous cones and tweaks

Bob