Looking to upgrade amp, need help.


I am currently looking to upgrade my amplifier. My current system is:
Focal 836v's
NAD C375Bee
NAD C546 cd player
Project debut carbon with Ortofon 2m bronze

I listen to both vinyl and CD's. Mostly classic rock but also a wide variety of music at times.  

My budget is $1500-$2000, probably purchase used to get more bang for my buck. I don't have a preference between SS or tubes, but don't have experience with tubes (but think they would be a good match for the Focals).

Any input is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks,

Joel
jmdavidson87

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I have been reading about the Cronus Magnum II, would like to audition but don't know where. You own or heard it?
Rotarius,

How big is your listening room? Mine is about 14' x 22' with 8 foot ceilings. Curious how far the 50-60 watts from the Jolida will go. I will say that the 150w from the NAD I have now is more than plenty in terms of volume, even when cranked up it's not even to 12 o'clock in the knob.
@nocrapman  This change is mostly geared towards the fact that I think I can get more from the Focals than the NAD gives, and fortunately I have some money to play with ☺️  When I auditioned the Focals, the amp they had hooked up was a Krell S-300i, and it sounded fantastic.  

Already so many good posts on this thread and a lot of great looking amps mentioned!

Also, I am not concerned about the phone stage on the amp because I am using the Pro-Ject Tube Box S phono preamp (forgot to post that in the beginning)

I am torn between tubes or SS.  Before I posted this thread I was already looking at:
Krell S300i
Rega Elicit-R
Rogue Cronus Magnum II
Audio Research VSI60 that's on AudiogoN right now for ~2k

Now I also like what I read about Jolida, BAT, Parasound, PrimaLuna.

Decisions decisions!
Today I auditioned the rogue sphinx, Cronus Magnum II, Krell s300i, prima Luna prologue, and parasound halo. I think I am going to buy the parasound halo integrated, it was fantastic! I was very pleasantly surprised.