Recommendation for Class-A integrated amp

I am looking for a SS Class-A integrated amp that is in 20 to 40W range, the short list I have so far are:

Sugden A21SE
Pass INT25
Luxman L-590AXII

Are there more you would recommend to check into?

TIA for any inputs.

elan12008-06-2021 8:15pm

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chorus Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 976 posts 08-07-2021 at 06:46am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Buy a used Pass for about $5k if you can find one.
audiotroy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,743 posts 08-07-2021 at 07:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Stereo 5 we had the 30watt class A lixman and the csib sounded better so who cares about tone controls?
jasonbourne52 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,863 posts 08-07-2021 at 11:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete JVC X-1 with its "Super A" circuit is still a formidable contender against these newcomers! I have one!
hilde45 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,974 posts 08-07-2021 at 11:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "Some nice Nazi gear out there." FFS.
twoleftears Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,315 posts 08-07-2021 at 05:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete https://elusivedisc.com/cayin-265ai-pure-class-a-solid-state-amplifier/ Various models from Accuphase and Esoteric. Or this: http://www.pureaudio.co.nz/?page_id=485

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