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Suggestions please: Upgrade from Krell KMA 160s

I would like help in finding an amplifier to drive Wilson WATT/Puppy 7's in a big room, with the following:
(1) Price under $8-10K
(2) Balanced inputs
(3) SS or Tube - doesn't matter
(4) Warm side of neutral - Krells too lean for me
(5) Soundstaging and musicality more important than Bass strength-
I'm looking at Classe (Dealer locally), Pass, BAT, Parasound Halo JC1 or any Tube amps that I'm not really familiar with but must have balanced inputs.
The Parasound would fit the bill but getting bad press for reliability/service/uniformity of production (in A'gon forums. Is Pass X350 really "lean"/thin side of neutral? They and Classe CAM 350s seem to get the best reviews........any Tube amps fit the bill?

I really appreciate any input/help.
Rest of system is Mark Levinson Ref 32 preamp, Esoteric DV-50, XLO Limited/Ridge Street Poiema!, Dominus interconnects
Thanks
springbok10

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audiofankj
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I would also have a listen to the Electrococompaniet AW400 monoblocks.

I would personally look into the new Jeff Rowland Model 201's as well. 250 wpc into 8 Ohm, 500 wpc into 4 Ohm.

Pass Labs X350 would also be on my short list.

Good luck, should be a fun experience.
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