You might want to check this bad boy out, it's in your neck of the woods.
SAE 2500, cost $1,800 new in 1977, 300 watts @ 8ohms, 450 watts @ 4ohms, probably 600+ into 2 ohms, should you need it to. This one needs some TLC tho, could be a great deal.
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-SAE-2500-PO ...