Well first of all, were you the one responsible for creating this "problem" with your ex, or was she that way already???
Onto the problem at hand, if you are happy with your Rotel transport, would you consider one of there amps? I had a 990BX many moons ago and I still think I got the best dollar:performance ratio from that piece out of everything I have ever owned. Perhaps something along the lines of a RB-991BX, you would be well with in your budget and it is a piece that one could live with for a long time with out much if any complaint. The main thing I didn't like was the 990 didn't have a detachable power cord as where the 991 does. So it allows further tuning down the road if you desire. There are many other choices which I am sure some other kind members will make you aware of ;) Enjoy the hunt
Onto the problem at hand, if you are happy with your Rotel transport, would you consider one of there amps? I had a 990BX many moons ago and I still think I got the best dollar:performance ratio from that piece out of everything I have ever owned. Perhaps something along the lines of a RB-991BX, you would be well with in your budget and it is a piece that one could live with for a long time with out much if any complaint. The main thing I didn't like was the 990 didn't have a detachable power cord as where the 991 does. So it allows further tuning down the road if you desire. There are many other choices which I am sure some other kind members will make you aware of ;) Enjoy the hunt