What integrated should I upgrade to?


Hi folks,

Firstly, my apologies for yet another "what should I" post.  But I'd like to seek the advice of my Audiogon brethren.  

Currently, in my second system used mostly for TV viewing, I have a pair of Wharfedale Reva 3 floorstanding loudspeakers, a Cambridge Audio CXA80 integrated amp / DAC and an Auralic Aries Mini streamer.  Wired with transparent Music Link / Wave cables and Shunyata Hydra Talos conditioner and Voodoo Fire power cable to the CXA80.  

I've been itching to upgrade the integrated amp, as I figure it is what's holding things back from a resolution standpoint.  I moved a better DAC (PS Audio Direct Stream Junior) to the second system and it didn't make a discernible difference given the existing gear.  I then moved the Reva 3's up to my reference system and plugged them in and they sounded wonderful!  I've got a Luxman 590axII integrated in that system with the PS Audio Direct Stream Junior DAC.  The power foundation is nearly the same; using Shunyata Denali there.  

So it leads me to conclude that the CXA80 needs upgrading.  

I have been considering a nice used Luxman 550ax or trying the new PS Audio Strata integrated.  I kinda know what to expect with the Luxman.  The PS Audio would be a greater unknown, but has the nicety of everything in one box: DAC, Preamp, amp and streamer.  The money outlay will be more for the Luxman, but not a huge difference.  It will be used rather than new.  Though, I would need a cheapy DAC just to accept the optical from the TV.  

Thoughts on this?  
jasonsim
Wow.  Lots of great upgrade suggestions for a system that is "mostly for TV viewing".  It appears to me, you have a very good system right now for TV viewing.  And quite capable for casual background music.  For more serious listening, walk upstairs.  Put your dollars up there.  Your Stereo Nirvana.

If you are aiming for a fabulous Home Theatre experience for TV viewing, this would be another path to undertake.  
Kingsleuy many thanks! That’s sound advice!
What I have is definitely great for TV viewing and the occasional time I want to listen and cook or just don’t want to walk upstairs.
You make valid points! I should just walk my ass upstairs when I want to really listen! Haha. At least while I still have enough bends left in my knees!
Thanks to all who have weighed in! Much appreciated!
Since PSA went direct, and kept the MSRP, they are pocketing ~ 40% more, so they get your trade for free

Now, W4S integrateds are excellent and Underwood HiFi has a couple left under $1500.

hth
Hi Tweak1, 
Yes that is probably true.  I would have thought PSA would have lowered their prices a bit once going direct.  That hasn't happened.  

Thanks for the info on W4S.