Budget Audiophile Looking For Amplifier Suggestions

I would suggest an Exposure Dual 4 regulated. 90 watts High current. Similar to Naim many prefer it. 1100 used gets their 2nd best amp. 5k retail. Super musical, fast open sound. Competes very well with newer amps. Maybe not as resolving as some of the 5-10k newer stuff but gives nothing up in musicality.

Bryston makes and did make in that period very solid reliable, neutral sounding amps. Very reasonable used.

I have had the McCormack DNA-125, the Odyssey Stratos and the Parasound A21. I have had a few other amps and I would say the Parasound is by far the best. BTW I know many have had a great experience with Odyssey, mine was a nightmare. If you are considering that brand I could tell you about all the problems I had by offline by email. I would not buy from Klaus again.

Adcom 555mk2, i think you can find them used for around 500. then in time send it to Musical design for upgrades. I owned the 555 and its a tank a real workhorse.

There is a upgraded 555 on audiogon from musical concepts, musical design same company for 590 bucks. Thats a lot of amp for the money.