Need a modern Class A monoblock, preferably half or compact chassis

Hi All, I was about to post a thread and found this one posted by @sayas.

>> 30 to 40 watt Class A solid state monoblocks are a future target for me <<

For an upcoming consolidation project, I’ll be looking for a pair of dedicated 30 to 40 watt dedicated Class A solid state mono blocks. Real iron transformers for me, and I’m all about the right iron too. Why? I’m really liking my Jon Soderberg nicely upgraded Forte’ 3/1a Class A 50w amp so much, now I want dedicated monoblocks of the same. Not sure I need old massive Thresholds either. Old Alephs run too hot for me, so finding a delicate balance monoblocks is my search.

No Class A/AB amps. Only interested in dedicated Class A monoblocks. Loving the form factor of the new KWA 99 Monoblocks, I just dont want or need 200w at 4ohms. Smaller form factor, dedicated Class A 30 watt would be right in the pocket, with fewer output transistor like Nelson does. Coda has too many opts imo. 

No I cannot afford nor will I splurge on Nelson’s new Firstwatt SIT-5 monos. yes, super nice, but looking for someting about half the price and must be Black. :) I shared a note with Nelson I’ll wait 5 years when the SIT-10 comes out and maybe buy a pair of SIT-5s 2nd hand LOL. Sorry, not into making this into another GaN or Class D thread. Will leave that to other threads.

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Other ideas and mentions appreciated, tagging on to this thread, and I’ll start building the wish list as I start selling other stuff off next few years, maybe. Thanks in advance.

@decooney Isn't it more about the sound rather than the class of operation?

Westminster Labs has what you need. They cost a bit though.

@atmasphere decooney Isn’t it more about the sound rather than the class of operation?

Great question and I use to think so. Now I’m not quite certain any more. I was exposed to new doors through a local tech friend who use to work for Threshold. He’s still repairing and upgrading amps. Past 45 year most of my SS amps were all formerly Class A/AB. My current SS amp was re-configured last summer from Class A/AB 180w to pure Class A 50w, transformer retapped and circuit reconfigurations and such as strongly recommended. I went for it. Glad i did.

Pure Class A now, same amp reconfigured I notice the following benefits in pure Class A for whatever reasons. 

1. Smoother sound, a little more texture

2. Better separation of instruments. Oddly closer to tube in a way

3. New layering is present I do not recall hearing prior

4. More to the bottom end it seems, not imagining this

5. Weighs less now, easier to lift - just kidding, lol.

I like this reconfigured SS amp so much i now want to try the same but in pure class A monos. This is what I’m going off of. I still have my other mono tube amps that i rotate in/out.

1. Smoother sound, a little more texture

2. Better separation of instruments. Oddly closer to tube in a way

3. New layering is present I do not recall hearing prior

4. More to the bottom end it seems, not imagining this

5. Weighs less now, easier to lift - just kidding, lol.

@decooney It seems the above, which seems important to you, is your answer. But that doesn't come from the class of operation so much as whether the amp is competent. As an example there are class D amps out there now that easily challenge the best of what class A has to offer.