seems like the op is targeting japanese mid-fi brands... did not specify budget...
if we are sticking with japanese solid state makers, an upper marantz would likely outperform all those mentioned, or a sony ta-a1es, not to mention accuphase or luxman which would definitely a cut (or two) above
if we are sticking with japanese solid state makers, an upper marantz would likely outperform all those mentioned, or a sony ta-a1es, not to mention accuphase or luxman which would definitely a cut (or two) above