I would look into a SS McIntosh Mc6450 (or 6400 for phono). Excellent strong bass and crystal yet silky highs with a mid body and soul that rivals powerful tubes. The Mc6500 is excellent too but out of your price range. Good luck.
integrated amp for $1500?
okay, here it goes...i plan to change a little my system...i'm looking to get an int. amp with a black face, with tight and deep bass (not mushy like the CAV50), nice smooth and extended treble (not screechy like Krell150i), with at least 25W/channel...i don't mind tubes or solid state...is there anything out there that can satisfy my requirements?...i don't mind used either...thanx for any suggestions...