Axiom Audio ADA-1000Price: $1340

Website: www.axiomaudio.com 

Roger said: It’s a great-sounding amplifier. I was impressed by the sound quality of this budget-friendly amp, and was more than happy to have it in my reference multichannel system for an extended period.

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The gist: Watts-per-dollar champ that sounds good, too.