I had a well-maintained 25/25 that I used for years with QUAD 57s and 63s. Lots of candidates came and went until I did critical listening with a Pass Aleph 5, and found the Pass to best the Bedini in every significant area - detail, warmth, reality, focus, transparency, etc. - without giving up any of the magic. Therefore I would set your sights on at least trying one of the Alephs.
