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Respectfully disagree about the Krell FPB series. They have never sounded that good to my ear. I think the best advice was given earlier and that was to go listen for yourself. If you can, listen to the Pass X series as well (not the X150).

Thank you guys for your suggestions. Will eventually go around to audit those amps...just that there are too many power amps around and its tough to listen to all.

Thank you guys for your suggestions. Will eventually go around to audit those amps...just that there are too many power amps around and its tough to listen to all.

Thank you guys for your suggestions. Will eventually go around to audit those amps...just that there are too many power amps around and its tough to listen to all.

Add Symphonic Line amps to yr list if you can: very good synergy (apparently, Ken, the CAT manufacturer uses these too). Also sounded good (liquid, soft--mellifluous) w/ a Rowland, don't remember which model sorry. Accuphase 50's also sounded beautiful.
Finally, sounds excellent --to my ears-- with a Symphonic Line Kraft 250 (that's my set-up). Haven't tried Krell or Classe...
CAT also make their own pwr amp (tube)... maybe worth a try? Good luck!