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Which SS integrated amp to choose?

Guys, will appreciate your recommendations for a good sounding second-hand SS integrated amp with output power 100-150 w (at 8 ohm), weight up to 30 kg, budget up to 4K, age starting around 2000. My list now includes Gryphon (Atilla, Callisto 2100/2200), PassLabs INT150, Luxman 507/509. Not on my list are Hegel, Accuphase, Parasound, Marantz. Looking for balanced, on a warmer side, detailed, open, full bodied sound at my SF Guarneri speakers (86 dB, 6 Ohm). Feel free just to name the option or suggest yours. Thanks!
apanhc
arch2
308 posts
 
Yamaha AS3000 integrated fits most of your parameters. Wonderful sounding integrated amp and superb build quality.
tbromgard
814 posts
 
I own a Pass INT 150 and love it. It drives everything easily and operates in class A the first few watts.
acurus
141 posts
 
Have a look at Marantz PM10 which doesnt get much love and I can't understand  why.   Makes no sense, it's really good. For the prices you can buy used it is crazy good.  Been running it for two months and I am very impressed.  Love the class D, no heat, very detailed and smooth at the same time.  Great transparency and thunderous bass.  It is really good.
timlub
2,039 posts
 
The Newer versions of the Coda CSIB fit the bill quite nicely 
barolobrain
48 posts
 
Take a look/listen to BAT VK3000SE.  It meets your requirements except for two tubes on the input side.  I use mine with Sonus Faber Cremona floorstanders.  It outperforms my prior integrated, a Hegel H200, and performs well compared to my previous separates including Pass, ARC and Pass Labs.  Music Direct carries them as I believe they took a financial interest in the company a few years back.
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