Don't forget the Aronov 9100 tubed monoblocks. They sell for $ 600/pair new, but you can get them used for $ 3000 or less. This are great with my BAT VK5 and Sonus Faber speakers. Output is ~ 120 watts per side with KT88 tubes. I got mine second hand (traded a pair of Bryston 7BST's for them!), and have done some modifications to them, including Cards binding posts, WBT topline RCA jacks, and extensive chassis damping with EAR Isodamp. Will definitely hang on to them until I can afford CJ Premier 8's or a pair of BAT VK75SE monos, but would not trade them for anything less than that!
Small balanced monoblocks
I have Meadowlark Heron i speakers, with a Wadia 830 front end, BAT 3i pre, and SS amps. I have a small, lively room the system is set up in, and am looking for suggestions for monoblock amps that would likely fit in. Any suggestions are appreciated, with $6000 tops new/used my ballpark for now.
Matt
Matt