My Classe CA-200 was somewhat warm and smooth with solid punch but not lacking detail. It was a nice match for my Thiel speakers. I currently use Conrad-Johnson tube power amp and ARC tube preamp but the Classe was very good and had better bass slam (being solid-state).
I have the aerius i, matched with the Bat vk200. After a long journey of auditions I choose the Bat hands down, over the classe, mccormick, signature, meridan, audiomat, plinuis and many others. And with the 3i pre, the surenergy is out of this world. Imo. Pete
I don't know what gear you currently use... But... The sound you seek can easily be had by placing a single run of Cardas Golden Cross between your existing preamp and amp.
Give that a try before you buy any amp - I think you will like the results and you'll save some dough.
If you still really, really want a new amplifier... Try something from Electrocompaniet. I know it's not on your list but...it should be.
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