Thanks for all the useful suggestions!
The new speakers are going to be the Usher Mini Dancer Be-718s. I can always pop in to Sridhar's to listen to the SLs and Odyssey products paired to the Ushers. CA is also available. Any place I can hear the Brystons?
RoC has the same speakers so it is easy to audition the amps even before I buy the speakers. Also, his listening room is almost exactly the same size as mine.
Also, just to be clear - I understand that it's not just the number of watts but also the quality of those watts that matters. It's just that I've learned from various sources that the Be 718s like a lot of good, clean power and control. I also understand that this comes at a price, which is why I wanted to mention a budget.
Sridhar - Do you have the Stratos Extreme with GC as of today? If yes, I'd much rather we spend time with that than the Jatons when I do come down in a week or so.
Also, anyone have anything to say about the Musical Fidelity M6i?