Best sounding low power (under 80watts) Class AB amp?

Naim Supernait 3 gets relentlessly high praise, 80wpc, small normal

size and weight, but comes with Naim’s quirks. 

Van Alstine Vision SET 120

25lbs

 

Great suggestions. Would love to find a Motif MS50 been looking for one for years. A Quad 405 is fun idea too but def need to recap/refresh. I have to look at some older Ayre Acoustics stuff, nice. Schiit Vidar maybe... Spectral DMA50? nice but schematics and support? I respect what Van Alstine does but his build/aesthetic doesn't appeal to me. The reason for staying below 80watts is I don't have the need for more power. I own a Pass Aleph 3 and @30/8ohms 60/4ohms its plenty of power for my speakers.  All great ideas/suggestions audio friends!

Yeah, the Vidar is out. I know it's high value and a fine amp but I can’t bring myself to buy a product that doesn’t have chassis mounted RCAs. Just can’t do it. It the audio line in the sand for me.

I'll second the AGD Audion....pricey but smooooooooth. I stayed in that room at Florida Hi Fi Expo last year for almost an hour. A less expensive alternate at $2500 is the Peachtree GaN 400....Smooth as tubes with great soundstage and not a hint of hardness. I am not a fan of their pre/dac but that amp is like the LRS+ of Ganfet amps. Also extremely light in weight. You can try it....don't like it send it back. Can't Loose.