How come no one recommended the hi-tec micro-processor controlled Arcam A85 or A90?!
This innovative design have been winning awards ever since introduced. Cost around £800 new as an integerated amp and about the same as a second hand A85/P85 pre/power combo. Very reliable from what I have heard.
Reviews:-
Gramophone http://www.aslgroup.com/a85_gramophone.htm
SoundStage! http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/arcam_a85.htm
Stereophile http://www.stereophile.com/amplificationreviews/516/
User Reviews http://www.audioreview.com/pscAmplification/Integrated,Amplifiers/Arcam,A85/PRD_125584_2717crx.aspx