hiflyer, i don't tink yule be able to find yust a toob amp to work w/yer speakers, let alone an amp & pre, at yer budget, if high-power is what's needed. mebbe used, but still no $$$ left for a preamp... i know *i* can't afford it. that's why i'm sticking w/my electrocompaniet amps! ;~) from what i've hear about the odysseys, i'd stick w/this, too, & spend the money on a fine toobed preamp. my personal preference is for melos; from what others have to say, the joule electra mk-lll & would be on my short-list.
doug s.