Agoners: Need Advice! Have 3K to spend on an Amp, what do I do with no way to audition?


Looking for a solid State Amp, something that will go for 30 years or more (My Last Amp), so I don't need high maintenance, with at least 200 WPC @ 8 ohm load.  SO many to choose from...I've narrowed my choices down to several brands, due to the consistency of great reviews; Krell, Pass Labs, Audio Research, McIntosh, Mark Levinson, Classe.  Now looking serious at a couple by Krell or Pass.  I love most types of music, classical, jazz, rock, punk, electronica, metal, but not Rap & Country.  I love great detail in my music, fast and bold but rich and  warm, played soft or loud with a big soundstage, love bass slam and crisp highs, too much midrange hurts my ears. Which amp does it all???  Wife has me limited to this, you know how that is :(...Please help me out here folks...I've been in this dilemma for a few years, it's time to make a decision and buy! 
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+1 for Bryston. I have a 25 year old 3B still running perfectly. Had it serviced at Bryston a few years ago to give it a clean bill of health. I've never experienced better customer service than with Bryston.

The 20 year warranty mentioned above is also transferable between owners.
Yes Bryston is also very good, but sound wise (in my book) it is still miles behind Pass.

Want to do even better than Pass?
Burmester may be a contender (from 956 to up) but that may already be a taste war........?
Ended up purchasing a Parasound     A-21 on Saturday, loved the sound, price is great. Loved the rear gain controls for bi-amp adjustments in the future. Great power for jamming out, and low volume listening; had great depth and control. Listed to it on Martin Logans, and KEF Blades.  Loved the Martin Logan sound much better. Can't wait to here it on my 802s when it arrives. John Curl did it right... And for a great price!
Audio Classics in Vestal, New York.

All sortsa pre-owned monsters, and
new stuff, but $3K is not gonna carry
much weight in the NIB class.

Are you a McIntosh lover or hater?

Even their military surplus equipment is
elegant.