Budget Audiophile Looking For Amplifier Suggestions

There are a lot of great choices mentioned, but I would add a McCormack DNA-1 to the list.

Michael

Simaudio Moon W-3; a great Canadian amp. Remember the Canadian dollar is only worth about $.75, so this should be within your budget:
http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649319186-simaudio-moon-w3-amplifier/

McCormack DNA 1 or 125. 

Well... all of those are great... but... why not get a "giant killer" that's new, which will rival any of these, which won't require cap maintenance any time soon, and which will drive most anything...

I've got the ClassDAudio (brand) SDS-470C, which has incredible, "world-class" sound, and which costs less than your budget - but, very hard to better at any price.  You might want to check them out - very little risk.  

Had one of those as well as an odyssey stratos plus, both are solid recomendations.