I'm considering replacing my Emotiva XPA-2. Nothing to do with sound, but because:

1) It's not working - I seem to be one of the few persons having no end of problems with their Emo gear...

2) It's massive - which certainly looks cool but is a pain in the @$$ from a practical perspective... Just flipping over the amp to change the fuse is a decent workout...

So anyway, I've come up with the following list of potentials:

Parasound Halo A23, High Bias Class A/AB(available locally - so top of the list)
Wyred 4 Sound ST-250, Class D (online - but at least much lighter than the Emo, so shipping shouldn't be such a b!tch if I need to get it repaired)
Monarchy Audio SM-70 Pro Class A (sweet deal going for it online - just $588 new)
Odyssey Audio Khartago Class AB (online - and about the same size as the Wyred 4 Sound)

Note: I don't like NAD, and though I like Rotel I can't get one from an authorized dealer...

I need a minimum of about 25 watts (based on room size and likely speaker sensitivity)... Also I have no interest in another huge amp... frankly, the smaller the better...

My Benchmark DAC1 will act as DAC and Pre... Speakers are most likely going to be Revels...

So I'm just curious if there are any other major players I've left off my list... Also for anyone who has experience with those amps to share their thoughts...