Looking for sub $1000 SS amp

A used Belles 150 hotrod. It just sounds right!

Odyssey Stratos Extreme - used

I've owned a McCormack DNA 0.5 and DNA 1.0, I currently own a Belles 150A Reference. The Belles has more punch and is smoother sounding at higher volume.

I'd second the used Odyssey - prob upgraded Stratos or Extreme. Or, maybe Emotiva? You could be just fine (and "only" out anywhere from $500 to $1K) after you crawl through the SS amps offered for sale here at Agon...

Look for a high-current amp. Harman/Kardon, Parasound, NAD would all fit the bill. And the Emotivas will surprise you, they are one of the best values in the market today...

-RW-

What about a Parasound Halo? A23 is $800 list. Parasounds always have high damping factor and high current for tight extended bass, and sweet musical treble.

"Look for a high-current amp. Harman/Kardon, Parasound, NAD would all fit the bill. And the Emotivas will surprise you, they are one of the best values in the market today...

-RW-"

Harmon/Kardon - high current, yes, reliability lately kinda shakey.

Parasound - definitely.

NAD - for rock, not sure that is the ticket compared to these others. Not because they sound "bad", but perhaps because they sound too well rounded and "natural" - better all arounder for many music types, but without the slam of some of these others listed here.

Emotiva - no experience with this product... although it looks VERY intriguing.