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Parasound A21+ or PS Audio S700 monos?

Since I have some time on my hands, I've been playing with my hifi.  And it's time for a new power amp.
Rest of system is an Exposure 3010S2 CD player feeding a Naim nDAC, an Exposure 3010S2 or Conrad-Johnson PF2L, speakers are Monitor Audio Gold GX300s. 

In looking and reading, it seems like the Parasound A21+ and PS Audio S700 are the leading contenders.  New S700 monos are $1798; a 1 year old A21+ is $2000.  

Thoughts on them?
naimfan
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jbuhl
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@mgrif104

I was considering Parasound when I bought my S300.  Then I talked to a person in the sales industry who was familiar with both and said to go with the S300.  Been pretty happy with it so far.  I matched it up with a Tube pre and a DAC that was reviewed as having “warm” characteristics.   I especially enjoy not heating up my living room in the summer.    Also PS is Audio is just down the road from my house :) . 
naimfan OP
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Hmmm . . . M700s now delayed until May, date unspecified. 

May have to consider Belles Arias . . .
naimfan OP
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Or a Belles 350A Ref, which should be on the way shortly. 
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