SF Olympica llls

No problem with the Mc; SF and Mc are both part of the WOM now and are mutually compatible.  McIntosh makes one of the most stable amplifier sections out there. You may also want to consider other Mc integrateds; your budget is such that you could consider a second hand unit with more power and features.  You can give the folks at Audio Classics a call to see what they might have available and you should also search here.  An older MA6700 could fit the bill nicely.

Good luck & happy listening!

FWIW, you should definitely audition whatever you have an interest in and can arrange.  For me, for example, Hegel sounds harsh and is weak on features.    I'm not overly impressed with their build quality, especially for the $$$.

Still, a good friend has an H360 hooked up with a pair of Martin Logan EFX ESLs and a Velodyne sub.  Not my kind of rig (I'm a vinyl head), but the system sounds very good indeed.

Regardless, a good dealer will give you an opportunity to try stuff in your rig in your environment to see what the best solution might be.  A-C definitely does this, and others do too.  Shop around - that's half the fun!