Absolutely the best bang per buck I've heard on the 7As (which I own) is the McCormack DNA-.5s and DNA-1s.
An excellent combination of stone cold control over the bass (which the Aerials need) and finesse (nicely relaxed yet fully detailed sound with startling dynamics when called for).
I currently own an Aragon 4004 Mk II which has the control I need but loses out to the McCormack in terms of finesse (somewhat).
Best I ever heard on them was Rowland (a long time ago); but this is way out of your price range (I use the memory of that sound as a benchmark).
It would be interesting to hear what the new Nuforce amp, that is currently getting all the hubbub, would sound like on them.
Whatever amp you choose be sure it is a major current dumper and bass control freak!
Good Luck & Happy Listening!
P.S. The good news is that the Aerials get better and better as you go up in front-end and amplification - they are SUPER performers!
An excellent combination of stone cold control over the bass (which the Aerials need) and finesse (nicely relaxed yet fully detailed sound with startling dynamics when called for).
I currently own an Aragon 4004 Mk II which has the control I need but loses out to the McCormack in terms of finesse (somewhat).
Best I ever heard on them was Rowland (a long time ago); but this is way out of your price range (I use the memory of that sound as a benchmark).
It would be interesting to hear what the new Nuforce amp, that is currently getting all the hubbub, would sound like on them.
Whatever amp you choose be sure it is a major current dumper and bass control freak!
Good Luck & Happy Listening!
P.S. The good news is that the Aerials get better and better as you go up in front-end and amplification - they are SUPER performers!