Hoping for a recommendation for stereo amp around $1500 or less ($2k max)


Powering ascend acoustics towers with RAAL ribbons and running a powered rhythmik 12" sub which is currently integrated with my onkyo tx8270 2.1 receiver crossed at 50hz.  I want to use my topping D90/A90 dac/amp stack and use it as a dac/preamp using the remote to control the volume on the dac while leaving the volume knob in place.  Will most likely run balanced out to the amp.  I need to have some way of integrating the sub with the main speakers so the amp would need to have rca full signal out so I can use the dial on the sub to adjust crossover.  If there's a better way to integrate the sub I'm open to it.  I want an amp with hopefully 200w or more and neutral clear but fun/powerful sound like my A90 does for my headphones.  I'm totally new to the world of separates and looking to let my speakers show their maximum potential.  So far I've come across outlaw audio mono blocks but they don't have rca out to go to the sub.  Also came across parasound classic which looked pretty nice but you guys probably know of something much better.  Thank you!
brandini
@brandini — congrats on the new amp, and it’d be interesting to hear your thoughts after you have >100 hours on it. Also, at some point you should consider sending it to Ric At Electonic Visionary Systems for some cost-effective upgrades that could up the performance level even further.

@yyzsantabarbara — has the D-Sonic fully broken in?  What didn’t you like about it with the headphones? We’re you using the Coda in that setup too?  What would you consider the core strengths/weaknesses of the amp?  Thanks for the update — very interesting. 
@soix thanks I’ll report back after spending more time with it. The mods look interesting but I think I’ll keep my warranty for now. Will look deeper into it for the future though. So far really enjoying the new amp . I didn’t know my speakers had this much left to give. It sounds so freaking clear and powerful. I was watching the clock at work today wanting to come home and listen to different kinds of music and see how it does. Good times!
Been listening for awhile and seeing how it goes with different music.  I still haven't really noticed any unpleasant high frequencies but I will say that the vtv eval-1 is unforgiving.  On one hand there are albums that are perfectly recorded that I can crank up and everything sounds flawless with tons of detail and liquid smoothness. 

On the other hand there are some albums I've had forever that I didn't realize aren't that well done. The downward spiral, sergeant peppers lonely hearts club band, and swing the heartache are albums that sound better the louder you go because there are more layers you louder you go and none of them are harsh. Sadly some of my Led zeppelin and pink floyd sound a bit low fi in comparison even though the music is still good. 

Every time I start to have doubts I run into a different recording that was done properly and sounds incredibly good.  This setup does nothing to hide flaws but it flies high when it has something to work with.  Hope that made sense.
Small advice,...... save a wee more.    Take this year, and squirrel away a bit more, and next year, save a lil more.  Get the coin, and call Roger Sanders for the Magtech stereo amp!

 You will not find a better amp for your scenario!

  Arguably the best amp money can buy, and will drive anything no matter the load!

 Patience is key, save a bit more for the Sanders amp,  you will be rewarded!
If you do not mind a Chinese amp, consider Jungson JA-99C standard edition. It sells at $1250 in Amazon, free shipping from USA.
It is rated 80WPC, but it sounds as loud and big as 150~200WPC amps.
This review is real. I totally agree with this reviewer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqFNrWEImEA&t=49s

JA-1 preamp is also really nice. Can't beat the price.