Which Integrated?

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.

Right this moment there is a YBA Integre DT for $895 on the 'gon. Grab it. You will not do better. I just sold mine after 7 glorious years. There is nothing that comes close for the $. Creek? Forgedda 'bout it. Get that Integre and you're off to sonic heaven. You'll probably, after you purchase this baby, want to change your other stuff too.
good luck,
warren

I just got a Musical Fidelity A308 Integrated and I could not be happier. It took the last bit of grain out of my Monitor Audio Silver 8i's and it unlocked details that I had not previously heard on some of my recordings. I bought a new one from Underwoodwally (Walter, who has 635 positives so far without a single negative), and he is wonderful guy to deal with. If you are looking for a more cost effective solution, I have heard that the Adcom GFP-750 can beat many pre-amps costing up to $5k and is rated Stereophile A. It can be had used for $700 to $800 on the Audiogon board. My $$$ went to a new Musical Fidelity with a 5 year warranty. Best of luck.

I agree with the YBA DT. If you insist on a brand new amplifier, then look at the Blue Circle CS.