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Some of the amps you list are solid state. I'd look at Joilda Fusion or Jolida JD 3000A mono block tube amps.
That said, I'd have a hard time not listening to the Pass Labs x250.5.
A pair of Emotiva XPA-1s could get a listen and if you don't like them send them back within 30 days for your money back. I doubt you would though.
I am using an Audio Research LS-26 preamp and a Bryston 3B-SST2 amplifier. The sound is really excellent.
I think that this particular Bryston model is the best in their line for great sound quality, and it has a LOT of power.
If you put it with the Classic SE preamp I think you will like the results.
The simple fact is that there are very few tube amplifiers that have excellent bass, and they are godawful expensive ($10K ++)