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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

For a new product, for that budget, your solution is!



Emotiva XPA-3 - $599, however. But 200 watts a channel. It will provide a marked improvement over any receiver.

For a used product, on that budget, your solution is!

http://www.audiogon.com

Look for early model Rotel or Parasound amps.

B&M stores usually have no separate components or amplifiers.

I'll second that !