Pass Labs

Pass was my first real high-end amp that I imported from US.
Despite it was used with no warranty, Nelson Pass himself answered my questions and assisted me with everything via email.
I´ve had many amps (some very noble brands and expensive) but in my experience you can`t find a power amp much better than Pass, no matter the price.
Nelson Pass is my all time favorite and he deserves our highest respect!

juke4u,

I`m not a rich at all.......:=))
The way to true S.O.T.A audio lays not only in money.

My tip is:

Demo as much as you can, then choose your brands/house sound, then try pick a top of the line classic pieces of these (newer=usually lesser quality/sound for same MSRP) and buy used from some credible seller here or in eBay.

P.S. The wire/cable thing is crazily over-hyped. Leave these for last!
If everything else is already done and you like to buy a better cables then first play attention to the quality of connectors, conductor materials, AWG, etc., not for a brand name or fancy look. 
Some research and simple DIY may save you a grands here, if constructing a very top end cables.

 Just my 2c