Good looking and sounding amp?

Shenzhi, If you like the Classe's products, just wait for a few months because Classe will release 5 channels amp (5x180). Retail will be $4000. It looks beautiful and very heavy. I don't know how it sounds, but I guess it sounds like other Classe's amps.

proceed has some amps in that price range also.

Jeff Rowland equipment is very good looking. Smaller, well finished. Also, the EAR stuff is beautiful, if not a little high fashion.

I have Proceed HPA2 @HPA3 for my HT and music. I really love them. You can check on audiogon.com may be you can get a very good deal on it. Two weeks ago I bought the HPA2 just for $1450 retail price is $3250. You can not find this price from anywhere....

Maybe not in this price range but the Wavestream V8 has a look that I find very appealing. Get a friend to help you move it...