I auditioned several under $7500 and wound up with a Bryston. The new Brystons, like the 14B3 mentioned, are really wonderful sounding. Are they the best choice for you? Only your ears can tell! --and with that kind of money in play, dealers should set up extended home trials for you.
The Pass Labs units are really liquid sounding, and many love them. I tried the X250.8 and thought it sounded beautiful, especially on vocals, but it ran too hot for my space. For orchestral music, I really liked the Classe CA-2300, but in my exceptionally quiet room, I could hear the fan. However, most users can't, and with the turmoil at Classe, you may be able to get one (or the corresponding monoblocs) for a good price.
Have fun! There are some wonderful amps out there in your range. I've named only a few of the solid-state ones -- models that I have direct experience with.
Last edited by Mike-48; 04-28-2018 at 07:47 PM.
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