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New/Used Amp recommendations for about $3k-$4k?

I'm looking some new Paradigm Founder Series 100f speakers and would like to get rid of my Emotiva UPA-1 mono blocks for something else. 

I really like the form factor of these amps and have been very happy having them and they will make the next buyer happy also but I want some thing very detailed and clean. 

I just got rid of Emotiva XPR-1 mono blocks after hearing the 100f's on them and could absolutely hear the detail and cleanliness those amps had with these speakers. 

What do you think?
todd1010
jackd
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If you want to stick with Mono's check out the Kinki Studio EX-B7's for $3500 or for stereo amp the EX-M7 for $2600

https://www.kinki-studio.com/product-page/ex-b7
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dweller
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 Mono's are cool but there is a Krell Evo 402 that has me drooling for just over 4K.
KRELL EVO 402 REFERENCE AMPLIFIER ( MINT)! | Solid state | Audiogon
kcpellethead
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Stretch a few hundred dollars and grab a pair of Parasound Halo JC1 monoblocks.  If I understand correctly, they were on Stereophile's Class A rated amplifier list longer than any other amp.  With the newer JC1+ out for about a year, these are selling for about $4,500.  
tweak1
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Ric has some amazing tweaks to class D amps that could make you very happy for a lot less than your budget
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ghosthouse
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Maybe LSA's GaN amp being offered right now by Underwood HiFi would be of interest.
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