I haven't listened to any of amps that you've mentioned, but as someone already mentioned, if you are not sure with which one to upgrade to, wouldn't it be better that you opt for used one? You can test it in your audio room
for a while, in synergy with your own components and not loose much bucks while doing it...
I see that you like details, soundstage, balance and looks... :)
Have you tried Electrocompaniet?
I've owned EC ECI 5MK2 my self. Check on reviews for details but in short the sound of the ECI 5Mk2 is very clean and pure, tonally on the warm side and also coherent from bottom to top, making balanced presentation. ECI 5MK2 can be found used for low as 3000 USD (Here in Europe even cheaper). When I've sold it, the new owner only gave the words of praise to it as it can be listened on very low volumes revealing a lot of details in reproduction. I don't like to talk of looks, because my primary goal is ever lasting music... :) but this EC ECI 5MK2 power amp look amazing as well (if this is what you are looking for).
All in all, believe your ears and bring some of your own music for testing... maybe in this way you will find out faster what is better or even best for you.
Good luck in auditioning! :D
I see that you like details, soundstage, balance and looks... :)
Have you tried Electrocompaniet?
I've owned EC ECI 5MK2 my self. Check on reviews for details but in short the sound of the ECI 5Mk2 is very clean and pure, tonally on the warm side and also coherent from bottom to top, making balanced presentation. ECI 5MK2 can be found used for low as 3000 USD (Here in Europe even cheaper). When I've sold it, the new owner only gave the words of praise to it as it can be listened on very low volumes revealing a lot of details in reproduction. I don't like to talk of looks, because my primary goal is ever lasting music... :) but this EC ECI 5MK2 power amp look amazing as well (if this is what you are looking for).
All in all, believe your ears and bring some of your own music for testing... maybe in this way you will find out faster what is better or even best for you.
Good luck in auditioning! :D