Alan, the Rowland Continuum is $8800, not $10k+, but that IS top-of-the-pile, IMHO. Bel Canto is a step down from there in price, offering similar power. A $2000 budget for something used on Audiogon can get you pretty close. Anyway, whatever your budget, I think you're better off spending it on one superior amp than two mediocre amps.
Dave