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[SMeekWoodworks]

If you fancy doing something fun and altogether different you could try tubes.

I know you have had good deals from TMR and maybe something like this could fit your bill?

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This and maybe 6 KT88 (4 for amp and 2 spare) would come in just over budget and 40W per channel tube should be enough for your speakers.

Not sure I'm ready to go down that path yet

 

[SMeekWoodworks]

I like @Joe Mac ‘s Primaluna idea, but if tubes aren’t your thing you could get a used Parasound Hint 6 for around $2k. I had the original Hint (Halo INTegrated) and enjoyed it.

Like what I'm seeing on that, but not finding any below $3k. I'm seeing the Halo P6 under $2k

 

[SMeekWoodworks]

Glad you're enjoying the Prime Scout and other recent additions! As for amps, perhaps give something from Atoll Electronique a look. I recently heard their IN80 while auditioning my Fidelio (speakers), and it showed up my Moon 240i. Both were smooth and detailed, but the Atoll had noticeably more body and presence by comparison. I was impressed.

The IN100 Signature is probably where you'd want to look at a $2k budget, though I can't seem to find exact US prices.. It has home theatre bypass and a dual mono design, as well as 140 watts into 4 ohms and reputedly iron-fisted bass control, which might benefit those Luminas.

Oooh, i like this one! Only hesitation I'm having, (well, 2 hesitations) is a review that said it wasn't great for headphone listening, which i do a fair bit of, and that Kinki Ex M1+ I mentioned above is just so sexy. Hmm

 

[MikeH]

There is a Kinki on Reverb right now for $2500. I'm so intrigued. It's gorgeous. Would love to hear more why it's your pick

If you don’t need a pre out for a sub or home theater bypass, then you could go for a regular Kinki EX-M1 i believe and save some money.

Edit: i see @Joe Mac laughing so assume that HT is needed…

Kinki also had open box deals a little while ago. Not sure if they still have them in stock. $2500 for the M1+ is probably a good deal with the op amps