You may want to consider the Odyssey Audio Stratos amp and Tempest preamp combo. These are SS units that have musical palpability that rival, or better, units 3-4X their cost, and are sonic bargains in the high-end community (about$1k each). You can check them out at odysseyaudio.com or call (317)299-5578 and speak with Klaus. I have a pair of the Stratos mono's and their sound is significantly better than any other amp I've previously used (mostly Audio Research).
Amp / Preamp Suggestions Wanted
I'm putting a second (budget) system together, and I am considering the following units: 1)Preamps - Krell PAM5, Bryston BP-20, Adcom GFP-750; 2)Amps - Bryston 3B-NRB/THX, Counterpoint Solid 1A, Marsh a200S. Pairing the prospective units with Adcom GCD-575/GDA-600 and Paradigm Reference Studio 40v2. I would welcome feedback on the above units, and alternative suggestions within the same price point. Thanks!