Here’s my $1750…just tell me what to buy..

No just an out of work clinical pathologist. Sorry if I was a little to edgy. Honesly for the $1750 you can go to almost any HT store and get a decent unit. If you want more than it will need more effort not just investment monetarily. That is why I initially said go to a store and they will tell you what to get.,
If I tried to convince you of what I like separates not HT and all tube you would be spending time away from your kids or patients not great alternatives.

I thought I posted this the other day, but it didn't work for some reason:

Wyred4Sound Mini MC 5x220 Class D amp is $2,000 (slightly over your budget but a hell of an amp). I happen to like Class D amps - especially for HT. They run cool and have lots of power and control. The W4S amp gets great reviews. I haven't listened to it, but I have a Bel Canto that is similar in design and reviews.

Another great option is an NAD Masters M25 amp on A'gon used for $1,799. 7x160 (and NAD watts are typically underrated). Retails for $3500.

Get Music Directs Marantz AV-7005 its on sale currently for 1195.
instead of 1600.00. Even Michael Fremer likes it!!!

Spend less on gear so you can afford a nanny, marriage counseling, and a move to CT where you can make more money.

Give the Mystere "ca11" a try. I bought one - small form factor for $1795. Push-pull design employing 6sn7 tubes.

ca11 Specifications

Freq. Response: 8Hz-200kHz @ 47k Ohms
Distortion: 0.05% @ 100mV, 0.12% @ 1V
Noise: -104dB A-weighted
Gain: 19dB
Input Impedance: 150k Ohms
Output Impedance: 592 Ohms
Dimensions: 12.6" x 7.8 " x 15.2" (WxHxD)
Weight: 33 lbs
Inputs: 4 pair RCA
Outputs: 1 pair RCA
Tube Compliment: 4 - 6SN7 & 1 - 5AR4