Probably a bit beyond your budget, but a MC452 is I think, the best SS bet from the last 10 years. Whether or not it represents the "McIntosh sound" you seek is a subject for debate.
Looking for a McIntosh amp that gives a great example of the “McIntosh Sound”
What is a good vintage or newer amp that has that “McIntosh sound” everyone loves. My budget is $3k and I want to stay solid state. I don’t want to debate McIntosh, I am looking specifically for McIntosh. The amp will be powering JM Lab Mini Utopias.