Until just recently, I owned the Sonata II's, and was driving them well with a Pathos Twin Towers Reference (hybrid integrated)... this combo had very nice synergy.
Based on what is currently available, I'd consider the following:
- AES Sixpacks @ $1650 OBO
- QuickSilver mono 100's @ $1695 OBO
- Conrad Johnson MV60SE @ $1500(not monoblocks)
- Rogue M150's @ approx. $2,300
I realize that these are slightly out of your budget, however, I'm a big believer in getting something good, rather than settling for something less than desirable.... you'll just end up upgrading to something better later.
Based on what is currently available, I'd consider the following:
- AES Sixpacks @ $1650 OBO
- QuickSilver mono 100's @ $1695 OBO
- Conrad Johnson MV60SE @ $1500(not monoblocks)
- Rogue M150's @ approx. $2,300
I realize that these are slightly out of your budget, however, I'm a big believer in getting something good, rather than settling for something less than desirable.... you'll just end up upgrading to something better later.