budget amp for Apogee Duetta2's?

i had that apogee in earlier years, best is with krell,(which i used mainly) the apogee could go down to around 2 ohm, and many older classe seem OK, cheap buy is older threshold, counterpoint is very good match/sound as well, but reliablity is bad.. good luck on searching

I have had a pair a Duetta Signatures since '89 that have gone through various and many tweaks and mods, and have lived with several amps---Krell, AR, and Muse. About 5 yrs ago, on the advice of several other Apogee owners, I tried the Odyssey Mono amps. I think they are an excellent match. The amps really surprised me, given their affordable pricing (manufacturer direct). I prefer them to any of the other amps I have lived with. Odyssey makes a stereo amp that should work (the amp should plenty of current) with the Duetta 2s. The stereo amp can be found on audiogon for ~$700-800. I have seen the monos amps (various versions---extemes, SE) on audiogon ~$1700-2000. I would recommend you call Klaus, the manufacturer (an excellent person to talk to), and getting his recommendation. The best time to reach him is late in the evening, central time. (317) 299-5578. odysseyaudio.com

Another vote for Classe' Audio 25. Used one for years (bought it new in 1989, still have it, never a moments trouble) with Apogee Stages and then Duetta Signatures. Really works well with Apogees. Great amp in your price range and built like a tank.

Good luck.