How about the Krell KST-100? There's one for sale on audiogon for $1080 inc. shipping. They're not new but for the price are excellent amps. I use one with sonus faber amator 2. Many people use them with static speakers. They go down to 800 at 1 ohm.
In search of Power Amp replacement
I'm powering a pair of Clements RT-7's (T-line & ribbons) 6.5 ohm and have a Forte Audio Model 2 Pre. These are not the most efficient speakers on the planet but I have grown to love the way they sound. They have very deep bass and the amp would need to shine in the lower registers. Bryston and Creek have been suggested to me but I've not heard either yet. The sticky point is my current budget. I need to keep the cost in the 1k range(new or used). I would appreciate any and all suggestions.