Need recommendations for an alternative to Ayon Crossfire integrated

+1 on @mboldda1  's MastersounD recommendation.

Many other solid suggestions.

One that doesn't get much press is Germany's Lyric Audio Ti 200 integrated. It is a Parallel SE unit. List is above your stated budget, but I believe it can be acquired for right around it. It allows for EL34 / KT88 / KT120 / KT150 (and variants), which means you can fine tune it to your specific needs, power and otherwise.

All the best with your search and choices.

+ Finale Audio, 

they make some very nice sounding equipment. not as bling as Ayon but better parts under the hood. I also agree Frank is very good to deal with. I really like the upgrades available as well. 

I run one of their 8wpc F3008 fxx 300b SET on my 94db Living Voice speakers. but I'd look at their Parallel SET amps with a little more power as you said you liked to play lauder then I can in a condo. 

This is what I posted in your other thread these are really solidly built amps. You might want to look into this amp instead CAD-805RS Amplifier it is by Cary Audio Designs, you can get a pair of these amps for as low as 12Kand you can buy them direct from Cary Audio, no middleman.

If you are near Knoxville Tn. there is an add here on agon for a new pair of the CAD 805RS amps for $10,500.00
Cary Audio CAD 805RS Tube Amplifier MONO Blocks Pair BRAND NEW | Tube | Concord, Tennessee 37922 | Audiogon