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Integrated amp: Component weight

I'm an older guy with a bad back looking to spend $5-10K on an integrated amp.  Before I get into functionality, connectivity, or even sound quality, my threshold considerations are price, power, and weight.  My 86dB-sensitivity Harbeths do best with the equivalent of a 200-300wpc solid-state unit, I need to drive a variety of analog & digital sources, hope to keep weight under 40lbs, and want to stay away from "classic" Class D designs.  Been there, done that, D simply didn't work in my system.

My question: Does anybody know of any published listing of amplifiers that compares products by weight or size?

So far, I've only found a few 15-35lb models that meet this initial filter, from sellers like Ayre, Devialet, & Bryston, and, surprisingly, even ARC.  However, there are connectivity & functionality issues that make these otherwise-terrific options a poor fit.

Any suggestions?

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krelldog
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I just sold 20K of Pass Labs ...250.8 amp which weighs 100 pounds, and an XP 22 ..2 piece preamp.

I bought a Coda Csib V1 which is suggested above multiple times.

My big Harbeth's have never sounded better. The synergy between Coda and Harbeth is absolutely amazing.

It weighs 55 pounds, but its very easy to move around.

The Coda Csib V1 should be on your short list. I have the V1- 150 watts in 8 ohms-doubles in 4-and doubles again in 2 ohms. Absolutely amazing Integrated amp.

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