With a 1K budget is definitely better an integrated amplifier than separates. The Musical Fidelity A3 is rated 85 wpc but gives you 115 wpc easily. I've hear a lot of integrated amplifiers within your budget and this one is the best. Very transparent, tubelike sound, very musical and powerfull despite its 85wpc in 8 ohms. It can easily drive your speakers. see reviews about it in audioreview.com, but look for it in the amplifier section, it is not in the integrated amp section. You can buy it by internet in audioadvisor.com for $1000 with a 30 day money back guaranty. You won't be disappointed.
Help! Need amp recommendations.......
Hey, I'm looking for a high current amp at least 100watts per channel SS to drive my B&W DM630 floorstanding loudspeakers; by the way, has anyone heard these speakers? What did you think? Anyway, I'm on a budget and I'm not averse to buying used equipment....so i guess i'm looking for a amp/pre amp combo for less than 1K used. Any ideas? Thanx, Jefferson