SF Olympica llls

No problem with the Mc; SF and Mc are both part of the WOM now and are mutually compatible.  McIntosh makes one of the most stable amplifier sections out there. You may also want to consider other Mc integrateds; your budget is such that you could consider a second hand unit with more power and features.  You can give the folks at Audio Classics a call to see what they might have available and you should also search here.  An older MA6700 could fit the bill nicely.

Good luck & happy listening!

Personally I agree but disagree. Yes the Mc will drive the speakers, we have enough experience over the years to know that Mc stuff is good, not great. 

You can get way better product than a Mcintosh.

Hegel is better, Electrocompaniet is way  better a EC 6DS is a fantastic sounding amplifier with a great dac/streamer and there are a ton of others. 

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ

I concur with audiotroy.  Mc to me means slow sounding.

Dave and Troy - I like what I have read about the Hegel and ECI integrated except neither appear to have a balance control and my favorite seat is not centered. What now?

Based on your last post you should just stick with the Mac and not worry about anything else.