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Integrated for B&W CM6 Towers

I’m starting my search for an integrated amplifier that will mate well with my B&W CM6* tower speakers.
Source units include a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon turntable and a Pioneer Elite DV-79AVi DVD/CD/SACD player.

I currently have a Pioneer Elite receiver powering them in bi-amp mode, sending roughly 100 watts to the tweeter/woofer and 100 watts to the mid-woofers. While it is still a good H/T receiver, it’s not ideal for a dedicated 2-channel, music only system, which is what I’m piecing together.

The integrated amp that I am most curious about is the Krell KAV-400xi because I remember looking at one when I bought the speakers in 2006. Unfortunately, I don’t recall how well the Krell mates with the CM6s, so I am curious if anyone is familiar with these particular speakers and has suggestions of amps that would work well.
My budget is ~$1500, but less would be nice.

Thanks in advance!

*Spec sheet: http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/Downloads/Product/Archive/ENG_FP15059_CM6_info_sheet.pdf

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neomox13 OP
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The Rogue looks interesting, but I'm unsure about tube amps. It's also a matter of locating one.
I've been curious about Parasound for quite a while, but even used the integrated appears to be out of my budget. 

Another suggestion I received was for the Anthem INT 225. Is anyone familiar with it?
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stereo5
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When I auditioned my GE Triton 1 speakers, the dealer was playing it through one of Anthems large integrated amps (not sure which one) and the sound was shrill and flat sounding.  I took a leap of faith and bought them anyways and they sound excellent on my Parasound Halo integrated.  I feel the Anthem is more a Home Theater type of amp and the Parasound is geared more towards music.
mesch
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Given that these speakers dip down to 3ohms and are not likely a "8 ohm average speaker" I would look for a SS amp of 100wpc into 8ohms/200wpc into 4 ohms rating. 
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@stereo5 Thank you for that feedback. I know very little about Anthem, but it did appear that they're more of a h/t company. 

@mesch I hadn't thought about it like that, but it makes sense. 

Another amp that popped up in a search is the Denon PMA-A100. I remember hearing good things about a few of their 100th anniversary pieces. Thoughts?
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neomox13 OP
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I ended up getting a ridiculous deal on a Rotel RA-1570. It was the local dealer's demo model. So far I am quite pleased with the combo of this integrated with the old CM6s.
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