best class a amp for a grand?

Thanks for the input. Monarchys might be an option,do they run warm like most class A? Owned both pass and forte before, but would like to try something different.

If you tried Forte and Pass before, you don't have to try another class A ammp IMHO.

The Muse Model 160 provides Audio Nirvana for about $700 used.

Pass Aleph is MUCH more likely to come up for sale (plentiful) and capacitors should be in much better shape, if not replaced, than the Fortes that come up. You mentioned Belles, but I can't think of a Class A Belles that would come in at the price. Can 30 watts drive the Energy Pro 22s? Do they have a smooth and highish impedance for tubes? I think they were 89db, if so you should be fine, but maybe not for the Almarro previously mentioned - depending on room size and how loud you listen to music.

Pass Aleph 3 would be my choice.