Need suggestions for a new amp 200Wpc

The Sim Audio W-5 is a very nice amp for the used prices as is the Pass X-250. The Sim is a very fast amp with a nice balanced sound, the Pass has a slightly different sound maybe a little more romantic. If you can find a good deal on an Edge amp they are very clean and fast and slightly clearer than the Pass. I own the X-250 and love the amp in my system and Pass has the best service that I know of especially when you are in need of repairs.

Happy Listening.

IMHO, I think you would be better served upgrading your preamp. There are many preamps that will leave your Sony preamp in the dust.

HOWEVER, if you are set on a new amp... I have had the Plinius SA-100 mk3, the Sim Audio W-5, GamuT D-200mk1 and mk2, I have heard the Pass X-250, and I OWN an Ayre V-5x. I think the V-5x in many ways is one of the best solid state amps under $6k retail. The V-5x may only be rated 150wpc, but it SEEMS more powerful than the W-5 or the Gamut amps I have had. At $6k retail there is some serious competition in the 200wpc+ amp category: Parasound JC-1 Halo amps, Rogue Zeus monster tube amp, and the McCormick DNA-500.

KF

CJ will be introducing a new Premier 350 amp. I would wait to hear it. It will be ss.

Take a look a the Tact M2150 or S2150. You'll get more detail, bass control, eliminate the preamp and save money on your electric bill.

With the ADC option, you can run the analog output on SACDs from your Sony into the ADC and connect the Sony's digital output to the Tact for CDs.

Stereo Time has a recent review.

Krell FPB 400cx or Plinius SA250 with the big Danes...

I would probably lean towards Krell