Best Integrated amp for under 4k

I clearly see that with your speakers you will definitely benefit from separates or high-powered integrated which I'd pessimistically say not always has a true specs especially powerwise.
If you go with McCormack separates DNA225 and its passive pre TLC1 you'll be in budget and they're not spacey if that is the issue.

Never heard your speakers(well only Bach monitors from that line) but 8200 always seemed to me to bring plenty enough details and clarity + you never feel the lack of power.
In this case SIM I5 is much brighter than Plinius may work great with your speakers.

Burmester Rondo, hands down

thanks guys!
great help...should decide in few days.

I've been running an Electrocompaniet ECI-4 Signature Edition. Very nice integrated amp, especially if your after a more tubey, warmer, smooth, sound. Excellent imaging, along with good bass slam, this one does it for me.

no... i am not after tubey sound.
actually, just the opposit... i am after fast, clean, transparent sound.