I second the McCormack suggestion. I just got a DNA-500 and the sound is astonishing - it all started with the earlier DNA models, which you ought to be able to pick up to match your budget.
Mccormack or muse or forte
Hey, got question, building a sytem around Totem model1's and need amp advice. Tried a Bryston 2b orginal and mccormack dna.5 The mccormack hands down, but years ago I heard the Totems with Muse 100 and melos sha and was very impressed (about 1995). I also have loved the Forte model 4 but do not know if thats enough jucie. So any ideas? I'm open to anything in the 700 to 800 dollars used . I'm using a VTL 2.5 Preamp and rotel or thorens source all wired up with Kimber Kable. Thanks for any suggestions. oh Room is16X20and I listen to everything,Punk to avantgarde to jazz and back.