You might want to consider an NAD amp - they have tremendous reserve power capabillity. NAD watts are better than most other mfgr's watts. A 125 watt NAD 270 will walk all over most 150 watts/ch. amps. Here's one on Audiogon for well under your budget:
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/nad-c270-stereo-amplifier
You could start with one and then upgrade by buying another and bridging them. The power output will be phenomenal when bridged...
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http://app.audiogon.com/listings/nad-c270-stereo-amplifier
You could start with one and then upgrade by buying another and bridging them. The power output will be phenomenal when bridged...
-RW-