integrated amp suggestions solid state

I suggest you listen to the Ayre AX-7e Integrated amplifier. See:
http://www.ayre.com/

As posted above, I also suggest you listen to the Pass Labs INT-150 and the INT-30 amps. The Luxman L-550ax Class A amp should also be added to the list. Since you already own the Sim I5.3, you should listen to their newer models.

The real question to ask is how do you make a decision. The best case would be to listen to the amps in your system and then decide. If you cannot listen with your speakers, it is going to be difficult since you do not know how it will sound. It might be better to select an amplifier that you can listen to in your system instead of guessing what amplifier will sound the best to you.

Hopefully, the comments will point you in the right direction.

Modwright builds great stuff, and you are right Dan is a standup guy. I love my Modwright 5400es.

ah yes another fine amp the ayre...the modwright will be recieved within a week and we will know.having the amp in system is the only way...not to mention room anomolies.I appreciate everybodys suggestions,hard to go wrong with any of them.yes the luxman is another thats very tempting for me...ill keep posted,thanks.

You should try to check out the new Hegel h-200. It's a very natural sounding amp that has just won amp of the year from the Absolute Sound.

saw that one ongone too!(sooo many)!?