Sugden A21 AP or Pass Labs Aleph 30?


I am considering a new amp for my bedroom system. I wanted to go with a reasonably priced class a amp. I am considering either the Sugden A21 AP or the Pass Labs Aleph 30. I will be matching the amp with a Van Alstine Transcendence 6 hybrid tube amp and Epos ELS3 bookshelf speakers (90db efficient, I believe). If you have owned either of these 2 amps, I would like to hear your thoughts.

Thanks
Roger
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I have a Pass Aleph 3 in my second system. It runs hot but is superb sounding. Very natural. It has run flawlessly for 10 years. It would mate very well with 90db speakers. I have read that the Aleph 30 is a slightly more refined/improved version of the 3 in a more conventional chasis. Build quality is outstanding and there are good deals here on Audiogon. You can not go wrong with Pass Labs.