I've never heard the MF A300. Adding an amp won't do what you want. I'm not sure if you can find one to drive the B&W in your price range but you might want to consider a tube amp. Anyone in your area carry Jolida?

Here's a possibility:

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....ran&1169656241

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....ran&1169455814

* http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....ran&1169171343

* http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....ran&1168894497 The A300 looks like a lot of amp for the money.

*** http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....ube&1168847671 I've heard great things about Shanling but personal experience. I've also heard Cayin and PrimaLuna are good tube amps in the affordable range.

www.amusicdirect.com carries Marantz integrated amps and offers 30 return if interested in new. They were offering a deal on the PM7200?, it sold new for $500.00 and can be switched from class A to B operation.