Beginner choosing amp help

tbs, I would respectfully disagree with several of the recommendations involving 50 watt/ch amps.  Your speakers need more power as I explained in my previous post, even if you use a sub (which will reduce the power reqd. by the bass drivers in your MLs).  Also, while there is merit to moving your way up the quality spectrum in increments, I would suggest that you use your budget to define what you buy.  Why go through three tiers of equipment, if you can afford something you perceive to be better right now?  You will never get back all the dough you spend on the intermediate gear.  I have had the same power amp speakers for more time than most would keep their equipment and have never been disappointed about having spent what I could afford back then.  Besides comparable products to what I purchased would today cost two to three times what I spent.  

Also, there is no right answer to the question of separate components vs. an integrated amp with DAC.  One argument is that with separates you can chose the best of each component.  The argument for an integrated unit is that you'll likely spend less, and the better manufacturers do an excellent job of matching their pre-amp sections to their amps, etc.  And there are technical arguments for both separate pieces (e.g. separate, better power supplies) and integrateds (e.g. shorter signal path).   But the bottom line is to simply take stuff home and listen to it in your room on your speakers.  Enjoy the shopping experience.

P.S.   Buy cables that are consistent in quality with the rest of your equipment.

Hi everyone ..thanks for all of the feedback so far..it’s a lot to think about to say the least. I’m leaning towards the Luxman and getting a separate dac with it. Do you think the 100 wats/150 in 4 ohms would be a good fit? Or would you suggest opting for something with more power like a new hint 6 or a used Hegel if I can get a good deal on one?

Separates allow you to upgrade as you see fit. It's part of the hobby. 

I will say only one more time. I urge you Google Bryston. It is among they very best Audio companies on the planet for gear and service. Best 20 year warranty in the business. 

Hard for me to believe a 'beginner' dropped $2K on a pair of speakers, but...

make sure to buy a amp that has true balanced inputs and eventually a preamp that is also. PS Audio Stellar GC dac/pre  (built in dac) MSRP is $1699 and their matching M700 monos amps (MSRP $2999/pair) can be bought @ ~ $2K. Current products. Look up the many reviews

@tbs I would buy the Peachtree Nova 150, 300, or 500 integrated depending on your speakers power needs. Use it for a while and then upgrade once you have had time to get a better understanding of what you want.

I have the Nova 150 and it is rather good. Does not have any snobby audiophile appeal but I listen every day for 8+ hours and it is fatigue free and rather good. I paid $1100 (used on A’gon). I would not be surprised to see some used deals on these 150 and 300 because Peachtree has a buy back deal now to upgrade to the Nova 500.

I have not heard the Yamaha but have owned a Parasound 23 amp and I prefer the Peachtree. There are a lot of other better electronics you can get for more money, $5K-$10K. However, the low end in audio is rather amazing these days. So I think it is a good time to be cheap and take your time to listen to other gear and learn about what you want.

I am about to spend $10K on new speakers and I will be using the Nova 150 with them for a few months to understand what electronics I would need for them (my room is a big factor so I need some experimentation) . The Peachtree will eventually move to another room. I have no qualms about using this unit with very good speakers.