I was also going to mention McCormack, and you would be wise to watch for an older Bryston 250B which would fall in your price requirements.
When I built my first system I had a Bryston 250 amp sitting under my bed for a year while I saved up for the other components. That was a tough year.
Good luck on your quest, and welcome to the insanity.
RFG
When I built my first system I had a Bryston 250 amp sitting under my bed for a year while I saved up for the other components. That was a tough year.
Good luck on your quest, and welcome to the insanity.
RFG