You'll open up some additional opportunities for good sound at this price point if you'll consider a stereo amp; mono blocks at this price point are a huge challenge due to the inherent cost of manufacture across two separate chassis. Nonetheless, for mono blocks at this price, here are some options to consider:
Dodd Audio http://www.doddaudio.biz
50w ($1650 new) and 120w ($2600 new) mono blocks. Direct sales only keeps retail the price lower than you could otherwise obtain. I haven't listened to these, but several people whose ears I trust tell me they are very good, and fantastic at the price.
Conrad-Johnson Premier 5 - 200w mono block amps. A beautiful sounding amp, particularly if wired for triode. These occasionally can be found on the used market for under $2500 used these days.
Conrad-Johnson MV-5x series of stereo amps stapped for mono operation. Should be able to buy a pair for under $2000, depending on specific model.
BAT VK-60 - 120w monoblock (essentially a stereo unit strapped at the factory to mono) also selling occasionally under $2500 used.
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Dodd Audio http://www.doddaudio.biz
50w ($1650 new) and 120w ($2600 new) mono blocks. Direct sales only keeps retail the price lower than you could otherwise obtain. I haven't listened to these, but several people whose ears I trust tell me they are very good, and fantastic at the price.
Conrad-Johnson Premier 5 - 200w mono block amps. A beautiful sounding amp, particularly if wired for triode. These occasionally can be found on the used market for under $2500 used these days.
Conrad-Johnson MV-5x series of stereo amps stapped for mono operation. Should be able to buy a pair for under $2000, depending on specific model.
BAT VK-60 - 120w monoblock (essentially a stereo unit strapped at the factory to mono) also selling occasionally under $2500 used.
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