If you're looking to broaden your list I'd look at the Musical Fidelity A5cr power amp.
255 watts into 8 ohms, can deliver up to 200 Amps with a rich, creamy bass and will drive anything you throw at it. But it weighs 19kg and chews it's way through 70 watts just at idle.
A lot has changed in my evolving system over the last 20 years but this has remained a constant. Should come in around your budget if you can find one, but they do tend to hold their price well.
Source: Orbe SE / SME IV / Cadenza Bronze
Source: WD NAS / Cyrus Stream X2 / Chord DAVE
Source: Oppo UDP-205 (CD/DVD-A/SACD)
Amplification: Icon Audio PS 3 Sig Phono + Audio Research LS27 + Musical Fidelity A5cr Power Amp
Loudspeakers: ProAc Response D28
Cables/stands: Mark Grant G1500HD + Linn K20 + Cat 5e
Other bits: Okki Nokki keeping things clean