Best integrated amp for imaging/soundstage at $1K?

Buy a used Classe Integrated: Cap-100, 101, 150, or 151.

Densen B-100, if you can find one. A true minimalist solid state design, with what has been described as a tube-like treble. They have been discontinued and will shortly be replaced by a new model.

I'm not selling it nor know the owner but there is a Classe CAP-100 that just went up for sale.
That's what I would buy.
I can't believe it will be around for long.
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?intatran&1124001287

I have heard the Densen B-100, and I thought it sounded remarkable.

The blue circle CS meets your requirments.
It is an amazing amp for the money.
Check out some of the reviews on it.
Very, very, nice sounding.

www.bluecircle.com

Walt Stagner on audiogon is a dealer and has a demo model for $1000 or less. Send him and email.

Cheers,
Nick