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Thoughts on the best "budget" amp/preamp combo?

Hey guys,
I'm looking for suggestions for the best amp/preamp combo that I can find used for under $1250 (or in that neighborhood). I'm also considering integrateds, but really would rather go the amp/preamp route. I don't need tons of power, I'm driving a pair of fairly efficient monitors in a medium sized room. I would however like to be over 100 watts or so, and prefer solid state.
What do you think?
Thanks, Jb3
jb3

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marakanetz
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The worst is thinking of $200 used cable to connect between amps. Think of $20 RadioShack or MCA (you can only get them from www.newark.com) and spend the rest on good separates. I would highly doubt that Bryston B60 would sound better than McCormack separates(DNA1 with Micro Line Drive) with cheap wire in-between.
I'd also think of high powered integrated such as Plinius or Primare.
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