Looking to downsize and for suggestions for amp(s)

@stevea11757

Big Pass Labs fanboy here…

I simplified my system couple of weeks ago. 
Bought a Coda CSiB integrated while I still had my Pass Labs separates - XP22 and X260.8. After several rounds of very thorough evaluation, the Pass separates were sold.
What I did was just downsize/simplify without losing any aspect of what my system is capable of. I know it sounds like a fairy tale, but it isn’t. I’m extremely happy with the results! I would recommend as one of the options in your quest to system simplification is look into the best Coda amp you can buy and confirm with Doug Dale if your preamp will gel with it based on pre output impedance and gain.

Good luck!

You didn't state your budget, however you could consider some stereo amps such as the Coda S5.5, the SPL Performer S-1200 or S-900 amps. You will likely need to get new speaker cables though if you want to put the amp in your rack.

Being being part of a large multi state audio club 

AGD audio, small but  packed  with the best in gan Fet technologies 

the $11500 monoblocks imo beat any amplifiers under $20k

see the reviews then get a demo ,Highly Recommended.

The AGD are a pretty easy recommendation but,

for what it is costing them in parts are at least 20%  the best is R&D markup 

imo  and I have heard 2 models both are good  the model that looks like a tube is very clear but a bit light in the bass .you have to go to the $11500 monos to get the whole package , the Atma sphere is probably a better bargain .

everything improves with technologies ,I am still waiting onRalph to come out 

with a upgraded model ,it’s several years old . Even AGD has had several evolutions and is module , these are all question  that can be perplexing.

I want to thank everyone for their suggestions.

As I am hoping to put some coin back in my pockets for perhaps another upgrade down the road, I think I will look at something in the used market first. I had been a little suspecious of the ARC ss, but since I have never heard one, I think this should be my starting point.

Taking a fast look at what is currently around something like this can be picked up so I can spend some time with it to make a determination on further direction (if any).

Will let you know...

Thanx again