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Amplifier for Cornwall IV

I’m looking for SOLID STATE  amplifier for new to me Cornwall IV (NOT INTERESTED IN TUBES) due to current conditions thanks 
 I’m trying to decide between this amps 
1. CLASSE CA-M600
2. PARASOUND JC5 and 
3. PARASOUND JC1 
I have the speakers next is amp and then Preamp follow by source
I have Cambridge Azur 851N and cocktail Audio X45 for DAC and  streaming duties also has classe SSP800  and Parasound Hint6  to use as Preamp only for now 
100% streaming and this set up is going to be in my garage MANCAVE
I listen to almost everything but blues , old school country , jazz and  reggae mostly thanks I appreciate any advice and recommendations 
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lordrootman OP
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From my point of view passlab XA30.8 or Parasound JC5 will work fine
they’re almost the same price I can get JC5 for $4400 new use passXA30.8 around $4K-$5k JC5 run 10-12 watts of class A but it has bass slam I need im going to run dual SVS SB16 with this set up so maybe I need to focus on quality watts than the bass 😌😌😉
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ozzy62
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Good luck with your search. Since I am firmly entrenched in the tube camp I don’t have much to offer.  But any time I have owned SS amps, Class A always won the day for me.

But I will say you have chosen some fine speakers and they will shine with the best front end you can supply.

Oz
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three_easy_payments
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@lordrootman

From my point of view passlab XA30.8 or Parasound JC5 will work fine

I know, I’m a broken record here but I used to own a Pass XA30.8 and tried pairing with the Forte III’s. Yes, it "worked fine" but compared to the lesser expensive Leben CS-300xs the Pass pairing was far less enjoyable. The XA30.8 sounded very similar to the Sugden A21SE. 

I suggest finding a First Watt SIT-3 and get as close as possible to the tube sound.  The SIT-3 would be my number one choice in SS with the Klipsch, also integrating a preamp.

My 2 cents...again.
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charles1dad
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I can’t reasonably imagine that the Pass Labs XA 30.8 , Parasound JC or Classe could exceed the Leben CS 300 paired with the Cornwall IV in terms of ultimate sound quality. In my opinion this speaker will be best served with high quality low-moderate power tube amplifiers (With the emphasis on quality watts).

This speaker is so sensitive that it will be driven by fractions of a watt most of the time. The "first watt" principle is definitely applicable here. However we all have our biases and preferences and I'm expressing mine😊. The OP is clear in which direction he wants to pursue, so best of luck to you.
Charles
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