@OP. I suspect it will be a bit of a struggle at that price point. You need a power amplifier section with lots of current - and the capacity to deliver it into low impedance. Even secondhand, the budget to do that with good sound quality is a challenge. Bryston and Parasound are good recommendations. New, though I haven't hear the specific model , the Schiit Tyr looks like it will work - though it doesnt leave much in the budget for a pre.
