Amplifier suggestions please


Hi - I'm reworking a 2 channel system, had some very basic components and now trying to step up a bit.  DAC is currently a Schiit Yggy, I'm on the waiting list for a Freya+ which means I'll be running balanced connections.  Speakers are Philharmonic Audio 3's.  I was using a pair of Emotiva XPA-1L monoblocks (differential/balanced) but want to upgrade.  I could stay in the Schiit catalog and go with a pair of Vidar's but although there are no real bad reviews I feel like they don't quite get raved about like the Yggy does (and the Freya+ to some extent).  I'd like to stay around $2K, definitely under $3K and I prefer new (I've had my fill with trying used).  I know its asking a lot to find a pair of balanced monoblocks in this range so I'm not opposed to a stereo amp (XLR inputs).  I could also be talked into canceling my Freya+ order and switching to a preamp from the amp builder if there is better synergy in that pairing.  I've looked an Van Alstine and Odyssey, what else should I be looking at?

Thanks!
jumper75
Get a Benchmark Media AHB2 amp and have no regrets. I have two as mono blocks that replaced a PS Audio amp and the improvement was astonishing.
If you go with the parasound, I have a 12.5a slo blo synergistic blue fuse For the mains if you are interested
@sixsigmaguy Are the 2 AHB2's louder at the same volume level than a single AHB2? What speakers are you using with the mono AHB2's?

I have a single AHB2 and want to do a 30 trial with a second one. My speakers have some unusual power requirements so it is not a simple matter to go mono.
Regarding the OP question. Why not look into a Purifi mono from March Audio. Likely similar to the Benchmark AHB2.

https://www.marchaudio.net.au/p451