Which Integrated?

Here are a couple to add to the list. I have not heard the Moon, but have heard good things. Plinius 8200, not the best looking, but supposedly can holds it's own with sound quality. Creek 5350SE. A strong little integrated. Very smooth sounding I think. Musical Fidelity A300. Stereophile seems to love the Musical Fidelity pieces, this one is on my audition list if I can find a dealer near me. Pathos Classic One. It's a new integrated, and being a wood worker, I love the look of this one. I like the idea of tubed pre amp with a solid state amp section. Arcam Diva A85 or maybe it's just the A85, I'm not sure since I haven't heard one or seen one, but reviewers like this amp. A couple I have mentioned are above your price range, but can be had for your price if bought used. Also, I can't forget the Audio Refinement Complete integrated. I own this one, so I had to throw it in the list. Hope this helps.

you will not believe how good the aronov 65watt intergrated is---they are going used for about 1500.oo or so if you get one--they will hold their value--i am using it to run vandersteen 3 sig for now these speakers need power and this runs it fine---i will soon be bringing this into bedroom as second system later--

You are ready for tubes. VTL integrated or the Aronov suggested will do just fine.