Fsmithjack,
"I am looking to improve upon these and get a much more neutral, powerful, resolving, dynamic and transparent amp that still posses that tube dimensional and layered realness sound with humanity and soul to the music."
You are describing the Wells Audio Innamorata or the Innamorata Signature. On top of that, they are not huge, they are beautiful looking and do not run hot. A dealer friend of a friend of mine, has also listened to them in comparison to the Claytons, and the Wells win. My friend and I both own Innamorata amps now.
"I am looking to improve upon these and get a much more neutral, powerful, resolving, dynamic and transparent amp that still posses that tube dimensional and layered realness sound with humanity and soul to the music."
You are describing the Wells Audio Innamorata or the Innamorata Signature. On top of that, they are not huge, they are beautiful looking and do not run hot. A dealer friend of a friend of mine, has also listened to them in comparison to the Claytons, and the Wells win. My friend and I both own Innamorata amps now.