Pass Labs vs Mark Levinson vs Parasound - best 2 channel amp used under $2,500?


I am in the market to to replace my dead Chapter Two ss amp.  My system includes a SAS Audio tube preamp, Metronome tube CD player, Oppo Blue Ray, Talon Raven C speakers, Saturn dual 12" sub, Integra AV processor, Eastern Electric tube phono stage, and several turntables.  The new amp will power the front channels (Talons) for HT and also for dedicated 2 channel listening.  I haven't figured out how to run both preamps yet so likely the amp will reside in my HT system and when I want to platy records I'll have to switch cabling.

I would prefer an A/B amp over class D with at least 100 wpc.  My last amp provided 300 wpc.

I listen mainly to jazz and vintage rock.  My listening room is roughly 25' x 35' x 12' with rudimentary acoustical tweaks (will work on refining).  I want a grain-free, natural sound with a  deep soundstage.  I am open to any amp but want to stay with established brands, as i have in the past purchased off brands  that have performed well but don't hold their value or can't be repaired (like the Chapter Two).

I will eventually replace the preamp/processor and would love opinion son an appropriate pairing with the amp you suggest.

Your suggestions are greatly appreciated.
lorenc1
Definitely Pass Labs but you will need more money. On the other hand Pass amps tend to be very reliable and versatile when using them with other equipment. And finally they have the best customer support I know of.
May want to look at Threshold and Forte amps as a sub to Pass Labs. Echo Audio has a Threshold T-100 for half your budget. My system still has a pair of modified Threshold T-50's and a Forte 6 running. I also had a Forte 4A which I sold a couple of years ago. Hard amp to find but a great pure Class A amp.
Honestly between Pass and Parasound, you need to listen.

I have gotten to hear a LOT of Pass gear lately, and none of it worked for my ears. I found Pass to be like old Audio Research. Clinical and not particularly robust. Parasound is much warmer, richer and lively to my ears. You don't have to agree, but I _really_ don't agree it's a matter of high-end vs. mid-fi. Pick what you want to come home to. 

The idea of which is in a better league is not a good answer here.

I will say, there are plenty of Class D amps I would listen to as well. For sound quality, size and being environmentally friendly they are very competitive.

Best,

Erik
Threshold s/500 II. The one with optical bias. It should be in your price range recapped.
Have to agree on the Class D amp suggestion.  

I've got a Class D Audio (brand) SDS-470C and for $700 you get a great amp that sounds virtually as good as any of the others mentioned above.  Truly remarkable amplifiers - giant killer.

And... they're much easier to handle and manage - much lighter weight... and... run only slightly warm compared to all the rest.