You may want to up your budget a little and go for a new Odessey Stratos Extreme, Plus or standard models. Nothing but good reviews anywhere you look. I still love my Stratos (standard with Cap upgrade when purchased years ago).

Odyssey Audio: Stratos Stereo amplifiers. Call us (317) 299 5578. IN, USA.

Stratos Stereo:
base model specifications:

$1,195 USD
2 x 150 Watts RMS @ 8 Ohms
2 Ohm load stable
Class A/AB
2 - 400,000 Hz frequency range
60,000µF memory
45 amps current delivery
<0.04% THD (not audible)
>500 continuous damping factor
Input impedance 22K ohms
DC offset <1 mV
RCA & XLR (bridged) inputs
400 VA Plitron transformer
Sanken Epitaxial Planar Transistors 2SA1216 & 2SC2922
Anti vibration dual thickness PCB
Power consumption when idle ±30Watts
4 internal fuses 250V/6.3A, 5x20mm, fast blow
Additional electrical protection fuse
54 lbs weight / 24.5 kg
Dimensions: 19 width x 18 deep x 7 height (in) /
48.3 width x 45.7 deep x 17.8 height (cm)

Stratos Stereo Plus:
improvements over base model:

$ 1,400 USD
Additional 60,000µF memory bank for 120,000µF total
55 lbs / 25 kg weight

Stratos Stereo Extreme:
improvements over Plus model:

$ 1,750 USD
Additional 60,000µF memory bank for 180,000µF total
>60 amps current delivery
Additional 400 VA Plitron transformer for 800VA total
Higher performance parts:
Nichicon Muse capacitors, Vishay/Dale resistors, extra WIMA metal film capacitors
Power consumption when idle ±35Watts
70 lbs / 32 kg weight