If you write Sam Telling from Stereophile he'll recommend you the Cayin. Very similar to McIntosh.
Also, try Creek - the older the model the better. You can get great bargains for less than $100. Honestly, I know it sounds cheap; but just believe me and try it. You will be extremely surprised. I did A/B comparisons for about two months in my apartment and it beat amps that were $5k+.
I have a pair of Celius and the detail is magnificient.
Others: McIntosh 275 (a bit too much), Accuphase, Wavelength Audio and Quad. Also recommend you audition the Naim Nait. PRetty unintrusive.
Also, try Creek - the older the model the better. You can get great bargains for less than $100. Honestly, I know it sounds cheap; but just believe me and try it. You will be extremely surprised. I did A/B comparisons for about two months in my apartment and it beat amps that were $5k+.
I have a pair of Celius and the detail is magnificient.
Others: McIntosh 275 (a bit too much), Accuphase, Wavelength Audio and Quad. Also recommend you audition the Naim Nait. PRetty unintrusive.