[Paolo4223]

I'm looking for a reliable, warmish-sounding SS integrated to use as back up for my sometimes "needy" vintage tube separates.

After trying a number of different integrateds, both SS and tube, I've narrowed my interest to either Accuphase or Luxman. My budget is $9000, preferably less. I am not willing to spend enough to get a Class A Accuphase, and as of recently Luxman has stopped producing the more powerful 590Ax integrated, but is still making their other Class A integrated, the 550AXii, which leaves mostly used units if I feel I need the more powerful unit. (fine by me)

My speakers are Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage. I listen to everything at low volume (rarely exceeding 75db) in a small dedicated room. My musical tastes are eclectic save for metal, rap, hip hop, etc, and my focus is primarily jazz old and new, classical, large scale or chamber, "world" music, electronic music,....

I'm streaming more and more, but still have a Linn LP12 so an adequate LO MC phono stage is a plus but not essential.

I appreciate any suggestions and insights.
Thank you.
Paul