I would see if you can find the Meitner PA-6i preamp with phono and Meitner MTR-101 100 watt monoblock amps. Ed Meitner only builds professional equipment now, but this stuff is incredible...very stylish looking, small boxes that can be stacked, with sonics closer to tubes. They easily drove my old B&W801's. Anyone who has been around audio and has heard them will definitely echo my comments. I sold them for my Krell equipment and wished I had kept them. Very musical. I saw a PA-6i for around $700 and the monoblocks listed at one point for around $900. Good luck.
Best Amp & Pre-amp combo for under $2000 ???
I am making baby steps in my system and looking to upgrade to separates. I tend to be around 60-70 percent music. i am using Def Tech's 2006 speakers. I am leaning toward a Rotel setup, cause i've read good things about the natural warm sound Rotel creates. and especially the performance per price. Are there any other companies or combinations i should look at for my taste? any suggestions welcome. thanks in advanced....