What about a Pathos Twin Towers? or the latest model, the TT? It is an absolutely gorgeous piece of equipment, it has tube pre stage and is Class A, 35 watts of power to drive you into heaven! Remote is also included. Around 2-3K used. There is one in Audiogon right now. Doubt you can beat this integrated. Another recommendation is a pair Op Chip amp monos, your choice on what brand....with a pair of EVS ultimate attenuators for the purest and the fastest sound....About 1K in total, if you get used Monoblocks. 40 watts of speed and directness.