Oooo, how'd ya like me now?!
See, I new a lot of companies will try and fill this niche. A lot of small rooms out there begin' for some 2.1 and a lot of digital material begin' for some decent DAC's. I should perhaps just wait a year as some manufacturers get lost on the way, meaning; you can find a 2.1 amp (with sub out) but with no power (I guess they're meant for desktop config), then the next model has power but no DAC, then the next in line has DAC but it's pure 2.0 stereo...
It should be simple; 2x100 into 8, good DAC inside and sub out with some form of bass management for a 1000$ and that's it.
This one is out of my reach and since it has touch screen It's of the list. I can't stand this "touch era" with all its greasy, glistening surfaces.
But, if Classe is your brand of choice and price is OK, the specs are all there.