Wow, many thanks for all your sharing and thoughts. Understand and heard Audio Research are good match with Sonus Faber, my current Krell was also a good match , that’s 15 years ago and not the new Krell .
I prefer slight warm, musical with wide soundstage, but not bassy.
Thus, I would most likely look for Accuphase E280 like @robelvick suggested or Luxman as @ghdprentice @erik_squires mentioned.
If Mcintosh sound too solid state “detail” as mentioned like Krell, i would remove from my wishlist. Detail is good but not for long listening time.
I prefer a more relaxing music soundstage unlike 10 years ago as aging lol
Hope will get a demo unit for audition with my 88dB 4ohm SF speaker
Appreciate your feedback