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Power amp under 500...
If you are looking for SS - the B&K EX-442 or 442 Sonata (later version) is an awesome sounding amp that is underrated imo...I owned one many years ago and it is extremely tube like but dynamic too...200w into 8 ohms, 360w into 4, 75 amps peak... 
In need of assistance: integrated amp selection
I have a tube int that I am told crushes the Jolida 502B...and its a lot less expensive too...$379 gets you an awesome sounding PP triode int amp with many extra tubes...you can then buy a great sounding cd player like a Naim cd 3.5 or Rega Jupite... 
My first tube integrated amp max $500 new/used
I have a tube integrated that is much less than $500 and I don't think you could find anything new or used that is as good sounding as my amp. It is a custom built int amp that is wonderful sounding...it is low powered, but don't let the power rat...