Since we are in 00's and magazines cannot hide anymore any Japaneese model of that period i would say go to the better ones of the big ones, Sony, Yamaha, Denon, JVC, Luxman, Kenwood, Pioneer but do not expect budget prices.
Otherwise go British ala Musical Fidelity, Mission Cyrus (only with the plastic casing), Audiolab, Onix. A&R Cambridge, Naim.
If vintage is what you are looking after try, TheVintageknob, Audio Heritage (Japan).
Sony V-Fet amps, TA-4650 & 5650, great amps and surely not at bargain prices.