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Other amps comparable to Music Reference RM-9?

Posted by jazz251 on July 19, 2012 at 07:21:44:
I'm mulling over my next and hopefully last amp, I want one with power, a neutral sound, and reliability (includes not stressing tubes). The RM-9 surfaces as fitting this bill, according to reading in the forums.
Are there any other amps that I should think about? Is there perhaps a VAC, VTL, Berning, or Manley that would fit this description? From my reading, Quicksilver, Cary and Jadis, for example, tend toward lush. I would not mind that if the highs and lows were excellent and clean.
Thanks,
Jim