Okay, I've heard the cubed Brystons with EAR 912 preamp. Great sound. I once owned the Bryston 4B. It was okay, unexciting, killed by various tube amps.
No one mentioned VAC amps/integrated. The 200IQ is 100 watts with excellent current capability, Class A/B, works with almost all speakers. VAC Sigma 170i integrated is 85 watts, similar to the 200. Both are low maintenance continuous auto bias amps with common tubes. That should be in your price and need range.
No one mentioned VAC amps/integrated. The 200IQ is 100 watts with excellent current capability, Class A/B, works with almost all speakers. VAC Sigma 170i integrated is 85 watts, similar to the 200. Both are low maintenance continuous auto bias amps with common tubes. That should be in your price and need range.

