used power amp under 1500

I’m kind of surprised that you didn’t get a response. When did you reach out to? 

@rocray I left messages on the phone and filled out the contact form. No one ever called me back or emailed me. I will try again.

Elac’s Alchemy acquisistion, the $1700 DPA-2, is a contender.  This is an older model, so two used units might be within your budget.  210/325 wpc into 4/8 ohms, but when bridged, that rises to a nominal 625/420 wpc.

I used a pair of them for years until I was able to afford a T+A upgrade.  The T+A was a huge step up -- but it cost a DOZEN times the price.

My ELACs generally mated well with my 86db-sensitivity Harbeths.  But those speakers have a smooth high end, which worked well with the DPA-2’s moderate degree of Class D edginess.  Given the DPA-2’s proprietary NCore-based implementation, the problem is maybe a 3 or 4 out of 10 compared to other Class Ds in the price range.  Unfortunately, that was still enough to exaggerate the ugly sibilance distortion produced by the tonearm I was using at the time.  The problem was not nearly as noticeable with other sources.  And to put things into perspective, I still use my units to power surround and center channels of a home theater.

The ELACs are admittedly "entry-level audiophile", but at the price, it’s hard to beat their overall combination of power and SQ.  Reviews in the TAS/Stereophile.press are IMHO, a bit too enthusiastic, but overall worth considering.

https://elac.com/dpa-2

Thank you @cundare2 I think ELAC covers a range, their speakers get good reviews.

Van Alstine SET 400 will fit the bill and they are available for under your limit like here:

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650276264-audio-by-van-alstine-vision-set-400-stereo-power-amplifier/