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Need help deciding which power amp to buy.

I am looking for a power amp in the $5K price range or less with balanced inputs to use with a Raysonic CD-168 CD player and Alon Lotus Elite speakers (these are identical to the Alon Viper II). Would appreciate any thoughts and suggestions.
bobgates
bobgates OP
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Thanks both of you for your suggestions. I am now considering maybe a class D amp with balanced inputs like a Nuforce, Bel Canto, ARC or maybe a Cary. Just have to narrow it down on what will be the best one to go with.
tvad
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When I was auditioning amps, I had the Nuforce Ref9SE V2, Bel Canto Ref1000 and Pass Labs XA-30.5 in my system (driving Silverline Sonata III). There was no contest. The Pass Labs did everything right..with finesse, control, tonal balance, and complete naturalness.
bobgates OP
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Thanks Tvad - I will definately have to check out the Pass Labs XA-30.5
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