I use the Luminous Audio Technology Archimedes (Monoblocks) with my Paradigm Persona 3F's. Fantastic - like they were made for each other.
(they replaced the Parasound A21+ in my system...which was very nice, but not quite in the Luminous class.)
The Tracking Angle (Dave McNair) has a very positive review of them. (can't seem to insert the link...)
The may be running a bit more than your budget.
If interested, you might contact Luminous and see if they have a demo set available.
I also have the Luminous Audio AXIOM III preamp and ARION MK2 phono-pre.
R/
Dave