Look for a used Nuforce Reference 9 SE mono amps versions 2 or 3. I had a Bryston 8B, then a better sounding Edge M6, but the mentioned Nuforce was significantly better sounding than either of those amps. Later, I had TDSS do their level 3 upgrades to the Nuforce amps. Very good amps became a super amps and I'll keep them as long as they work. I bought the pair of mono amps used for $1400--list for $5200. You wouldn't need to worry about amp upgrades ever, unless you wanted to go the factory OK'd TDSS method. I've heard these amps with a variety of speakers that friends have. In every case, it was the best the system sounded. Clarity, dynamics, textural bass, and vocals that make you melt.
Bob
Bob