Ugh. Another amp opinion thread....$4500-ish.


But, not quite a "what amp should I buy" thread.  Looking for opinions/recommendations on worthwhile items to research, track down, and listen to in solid state, class A (or high A bias AB), 30w/8ohm or higher, dead quiet, reliable.  Balanced preferred, but not a deal-killer.

Not ready for class D.  Don't care if Bo thinks it's 2d.  Don't care if some other stuff measures better.  Don't care that they are inefficient.

Detailed, neutral to slightly warm, still dynamic.  $4500-ish or less, new or lightly used.  Or warnings to stay away from X brand/model (politely, please, no need to trash anyone, unless truly deserved!).  Or warnings that this is the wrong track, based on like experience.

Possibly pushing Tekton Impact Monitors, Canton Reference 5 in a small room, or possibly to-be-obtained Legacy Signature SEs.  Thinking maybe something along the lines of Pass XA or Luxman.

I appreciate suggestions or recommendations.

Thanks!


stfoth
Looks like a nice deal for the Luxman, new.

For budget-minded, any love for Monarchy?  SM70 pros?  Either individually or as monoblocks?  Pretty sure I heard a bigger Monarchy, but it's been a long time and can't recall any associated speakers or gear.  I'd probably remember if it impressed me as awful.
stfoth, I don't have any first hand knowledge on the Luxman M-600, other than to assume it's very, very good. I do own the Luxman L-590AX, which is their TOTL integrated, and I love it. Your list of 'wants' describe it perfectly, other than it being an integrated.
Good luck with your search,
L.