SS amp for B&W 801ms2 Emotiva XPA1 or W4S SX100

@dimora - I agree on the Emotivas. They are very nice amps for the money. The XPA-1 amps are a bit too much in the high frequencies (a little bit too bright and harsh) and running them in Class A mode definitely helps with this. You could also replace the stock fuses with Isoclean fuses to further help with the brightness/harshness. The Isoclean also gives a slightly warmer sound. The XPA-1 uses two 10amp 5x20mm -- accessible by taking off the small square panel on the bottom of the amp (only take out the screws on the outside part of the square panel - the inside screws actually hold the circuit board). It also uses two 1amp 5x20mm on the input pre-driver board - just take off the top part of the case/cover and you can get to them directly.  Or you could try Furutech fuses if you don't like a warmer sound.

I have an Emotiva ERC-3 cd player and CMX-2 power filter. While I have no experience with their amps I could vouch for their overall quality and even more so their outstanding value. I've never needed their customer service but have called with questions and they are responsive, knowledgeable, etc. so my gut tells me there is a true company that stands behind their product.

As you've asked for other suggestions perhaps you could also consider a Musical Fidelity M3si. That too should be in the 2k price range.

I have xpa-1 monos' for sale
contact me. 
A bit over your budget, but you will get some nice minty monos.   Let me know, definitely a great pair, . 
With an added bonus. 

Hey all, at this point, this is just a discussion for the heck of it.  The original post is dated back in 2009, so I'm sure he is no longer looking for an amp.  Dimora just decided to jump in on this conversation. lol