time for amp upgrade

I like Nrchy statement," Don't take anyone's word", but use your own ear's with your gear in a home audtion. I went through a audtion process that included ML, Boulder, VTL, Antique Labs, and finally replaced my Pass Labs Aleph 1's with an Edge NL-10 for a couple of years with great sonic pleasure. Untill, I heard the Pass Labs X-350.5 which is the most gratifying amp I have ever had in my system. I wrote a reveiw here on the GON on the 350.5 which might be helpful to you. It's a great amp and might be a great fit with your gear and your personnal taste. Good luck, start audtioning, and tell us about what your ear's tell you.

I would second the Edge Electronics amp lineup, the NL or the G series. I have not heard the Pass Labs 350.5 so I am not sure what I maybe missing.

With a sensitivity of 89 dB, the more power you can afford the better. I am running planars with similar sensitivity and I tried to get the most power I could afford.

I second Artg nomination of the Ayre,most impressive,Bob

I would stay with a balanced amp. Here is a world-class one:
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1126212103

I would buy it myself if I had the scratch.

my favorite SS amp on my Sophias was the Halcro stereo unit

i ended up opting for BAT tubes though