I had similiar requirements and am awaiting the return of my Counterpoint SA20 which is undergoing an upgrade. This hybrid amp has 220 WPC. The upgraded version has one rectifier tube and two SA-9 tubes-no biasing necessary.
Tube rolling is not cost prohibitive. You can read all about it at altavistaaudio.com. This site is maintained by the designer of the original amplifier. It it also a recommended component at http://www.high-endaudio.com/ where a number of amplifiers are reviewed.
You can buy a used one and have it upgraded for far less than you are budgeting and have lots left over for premium tubes and music.
Just my $.02- good luck to you.
Michael
Tube rolling is not cost prohibitive. You can read all about it at altavistaaudio.com. This site is maintained by the designer of the original amplifier. It it also a recommended component at http://www.high-endaudio.com/ where a number of amplifiers are reviewed.
You can buy a used one and have it upgraded for far less than you are budgeting and have lots left over for premium tubes and music.
Just my $.02- good luck to you.
Michael