The ultimate integrated amp.

I've just sold ALL my system having to downsize as well.
A SS intergrated amp is what I'm going to go with.
This is based on heresay...
If you're going to stay strictly SS.
In no particular order:
Jeff Rowland Concerto
Blue Circle NSCS
Bel Canto eVo 2i
Edge G3 (85 watts)
Accustic Arts Power 1 (from Germany)
Accuphase
YBA

I think all of the above would make anyone happy.
Which is going to make me happy is my dilemma.
Where I live it's not possible to "interview" any of the candidates so like you I rely on the integrity of those who post here on Audiogon.

MBL 7008 I wish I never sold it. Also check out the Chord, I have not heard it but my buyer on the 7008 has both now and he speaks highly of both units.

Interesting addition to the mix, the MBL.
http://www.stereotimes.com/amp051905.shtm
(It was a slow loader for me.)

Might as well throw in the Mark Levenson 383.

Holy moley batman, I just was at Audio Review checking out what the consumer thought of the 383. I was shocked.

I've been doing some similar exploring... what about the Plinius 9200? The fact that it has what appears to be a pretty good phono section is important to me.