The Pathos Classic is suppose to be a really good amplifier. It is tubes on the input section with solid state transistors for the output. No op-amp stuff here.
There is a review in a previous issue of Stereophile (Nov, Dec or Jan - I don't remember). Also, search on the Audio Asylum "Amp-Preamp" forum and you will find some owner comments. If you can afford it then I would lean in this direction. I believe the dealers for this amp offer a 30-day trial.
The Unico's also come highly recommended. I doubt you could go wrong here either. Call Walter at Underwood HI Fi and talk to him.
There is a review in a previous issue of Stereophile (Nov, Dec or Jan - I don't remember). Also, search on the Audio Asylum "Amp-Preamp" forum and you will find some owner comments. If you can afford it then I would lean in this direction. I believe the dealers for this amp offer a 30-day trial.
The Unico's also come highly recommended. I doubt you could go wrong here either. Call Walter at Underwood HI Fi and talk to him.