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Switching to solid state amp?
One of the very best low-power solid state amps available can be built for well under $1000, See: http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=138229.0If you are not comfortable slinging solder and drilling faceplates you can hire a builder; Radu Ta... 
Network Audio Player - need some basic advice
Since you are just getting started it might make sense to dip a toe with a Chromecast Audio.  They are available at Best Buy or you can order from Google. Super easy to control via Spotify or Tidal app on a phone/tablet and sound quality via optic... 
The best separates between $2500-3000. Moving on from the original Rogue Sphinx Intg..
On a different track, Schiit plans to introduce a 2 channel set in the fall, with the amount of power you are looking for, and right in your price range. Details have not been announced yet, but they usually provide a  very high value proposition....