Which Integrated?

Well if you feel the Unison "blew away" the Blue Circle CS, then you better get the Unison. The YBA probably won't be your cup of tea either. It is all a matter of taste. There is no one size fits all amplifier. You are far better off forming your own conclusions, than listening to us.

The Classe integrateds are worth consideration..esp at used prices here on AudiogoN.

If you're going to change speakers I think you are going about this wrong. Find the speakers you want and then find a suitable amp to drive them. Trying to do the opposite is more difficult and more likely to result in a mistake.

Actually, despite the fact that it is likely that i will sell my NHT 2.5i's , i still have a pair of NHT 1.3a's that i will use. They are enough for my room. I know their sound and i know their deficiencies. So, selecting an amp based on their sound should not be a problem.

I will use them as a reference and i will work from there. I only have funds right now for one toy at a time (READ: HQ integrated)

I am sick of using cheap Nakamichi a/v receiver... I want a good base piece.

If i buy the speakers first, I will be stuck in the same situation - my weak link will still be the Nakamichi.

Although some might disagree, NHT speakers can sound DAMN GOOD with the proper equipment.

I just don't want to go 'all tube'.

Thanks again everyone.

Stephen

by the way...

I don't really want to buy anything from online...I'm VERY VERY skeptical when it comes to online purchase...i have heard horror stories.

Steve