power amp ideas for less than $3000

Soix,

i recently added front wide speakers so i will use existing Rotel amps for this new channel. This opens a vacancy for my front mains , i enjoy the system but have felt for a while that my main speakers are being underserved by the Rotel 1595.

@roxy54 , the OP mentions a CT-2300.

It's pretty beefy.

I’ve personally been eying the new Strarkrimson amps from Orchard Audio. Although a bit hyped lately, a few with whom I’ve communicated say they’re legitimately powerful and wonderful sounding:

https://orchardaudio.com/shop/starkrismon_stereo_ultra_500w_stereo_amp/

+3 For the Schiit Tyr Mono Amps $1599 each.

Mike

Take a close look at PS Audio M700 monoblocs. I was skeptical because they were class D output stage but those guys sure know what they are doing. Class D when properly done is far superior. The sound/voicing is just plain impressive. They do give you a 30 day free trial, take trade ins and all their stuff is on sale right now. I can’t think of any better amps I would buy for under 3K at the moment or I would have bought them already.  Stay far away from Schiit!