Class A\B or D for summer months (vs Class A)

I was shooting for the $3000 price range -

Used is fine, sometimes just tough to find the exact item you may be searching for.

I have directly compared the XA25 to the AHB2 and they were quite similar in sound. The AHB2 idles at 20 watts and doesn't even get warm.

This is a case where you might like a Coda A/B which tend to run very cool, but are still linear amps.

I'm not against Class D at all, I just can't imagine going from Pass with it's own signature to any Class D amp and being thrilled.  I'll be interested in reading how your listening goes.

The Atmasphere GaN amp was designed by a foremost tube amp designer and can be found used on hifishark in your price range if you’re patient.  Best of luck. 

You shouldn’t be restricted by your imbalanced AC unit. Run any amp you want in perfect comfort.

My listening room was furthest from the AC unit and couldn’t keep cool. Installed a mini split AC unit. Runs perfectly quiet.(no, really, it’s silent) I noticed that they use the same units in PS Audio listening rooms also. I Use it like a light swtich.

You can see the mini split unit on the right wall up near the ceiling over pauls head.