Mid grade Integrated amp choices


Currently, I have a Rotel A12, which is decent, but I am ready to upgrade. My other equipment is a Bluesound Node 2, Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit turntable, and Sonus Faber Chameleon T speakers with Nordost cabling throughout. At first, I was going to upgrade speakers, but after home auditioning the Dynaudio Contour 20's and Focal 1008 Be's, I felt that my integrated was the weakest link currently. 

 So, I have been auditioning a few amps (several at home) for the last few weeks. So far, I have home auditioned:

NAD 388 (with the BluOS card) - Class D gives weight to bass, but otherwise, it's just okay
Simaudio Moon ACE - Nice, certainly better than the Rotel, very good warranty and build
Simaudio Moon 340i - Seemed too boomy with bass and a little brittle on the top end
Bryston b60r - Nice, really good sound. Great warranty
Plinius Hautonga - Blew me away. Yes, the 200 watts may have had a lot to do with it. But, the soundstage was huge and everything was so detailed.

I will be dealer auditioning this Friday:

Rega Elex -R
Rogue Sphinx
Naim 5si

Anyone have any experience with the Rega, Rogue or Naim against the Plinius? I don't know if I want to spend that much on an integrated right now and am hoping that one of the ones I am auditioning Friday will blow me away. Thoughts? Comments?

-Brian   
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bkmaxey-
you are certainly in the best of company regarding the pieces on your list.
The final decision will be a matter of preference. Keep listening and writing!
Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum.
Mine took awhile to break in but the result is well worth it. I had a bias issue several months ago and thought I'd hafta send it to the factory but the designer, I think his name is Bill, he stayed on phone with me for several hours, and sent replacement parts for free, and we got it fixed. Nuff said...try it
I have started checking out tube amps now and have fallen in love with Primaluna. I am going to audition the Dialogue this weekend to see if it's a good fit with my current Chameleon T's.