Hi Snipes. The combo I'm using is the Blue Circle BC21/BC22. The BC21 is a tube preamp which sells for $1500 new, but can be had for about $700-950 used. The BC22 is a solid state amp which retails for $2150, but you could probably find a used one for $1100-1300. So if you're patient and do some shopping, you should be able to find the combo within your budget.
I find this combo to be sweet, warm, detailed and more than enough to drive my ProAc Tablette 50 Signatures. Your Haydns are great little speakers and I think the Blue Circle gear would be a nice match with them as well.
Also, I think Marakanetz's idea of using the Rogue and Bryston gear is great. Everyone loves Rogue gear, and the Bryston has a 20 year transferrable warranty. Good luck!
I find this combo to be sweet, warm, detailed and more than enough to drive my ProAc Tablette 50 Signatures. Your Haydns are great little speakers and I think the Blue Circle gear would be a nice match with them as well.
Also, I think Marakanetz's idea of using the Rogue and Bryston gear is great. Everyone loves Rogue gear, and the Bryston has a 20 year transferrable warranty. Good luck!