Picking an amplifier


I have the following speakers:
NHT 2.1 Front LR 200W @ 6ohms
NHT AC1 Center 150W @ 8 ohms
NHT SW2 Subwoofer 200W @ 8 ohms
The rear speakers are inconsequential (and boxed up) they might come out to play when I move to bigger digs.
I’ve been using NHTs 214s and 216s, (think lightbulbs) but the market is drying up. I remain unconvinced they are worth the shipping & costs to repair.
My (current) short list of replacement amps:
Outlaw Audio model 770 7 (7 channels)
Bryston 9B ST (5 channels) (2 years left on warranty)
Parasound 5125 (5 channels)
The budget is $1000, I have located sources for all three at or below $1000.
Any/all discussion of suitability, repair outlook, and peanut shells welcome. From a listening perspective, I've been fine with the NADs, but am priced out of the newer models. Nuts, I might even repair the NADs if I find the right person with the skills & tools.

shalmaneser
What's your go-to source for COAX S/PDIF cable? I don't have any local sources for testing. 

Blue Jean Cable.  Get the Beldon 1695A cable at 6 foot.  It's $29.25 plus shipping.

https://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/digital-audio/index.htm

Otherwise, you need to spend a lot more to get something better.  Like a DH Labs D-750 or Wire World Starlight for something like $200.  Don't bother with anything stranded.

I knew that. Thanks. I'm negotiating on the Yamaha. Trying to get him down from $950. The Essence STX II arrived today. Didn't get the daughterboard.

this one for $872?

http://www.tmraudio.com/product/ew-371

I think the Yamaha will be really nice for you, if you get it.   I bought both my Krell processor and Oppo player from TMR Audio.  They are excellent for service/support of customers.

Yeah, don't bother with the daughter card.  It's just more DACs and analog outputs that you don't need.