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Upgrading integrated amp for Vienna Acoustics Baby Grands

First time posting here so please be gentle :-)

I currently have a Peachtree Audio Decco 65 driving Vienna Acoustics Baby Grands (that I got a killer deal on).

I'm just looking for more. I'm sure the VA's can sound fuller, better, punchier, richer, brighter.... I mean don't get me wrong I love the setup... but then I discovered the Hegel H190. The bigger Hegel's are out of my budget (unless I can get a super cheap used one).
Would it really be that big of an upgrade to the H190? or maybe even the H90?
I would love to audition one in my space but not sure how that's possible here in San Diego.

Or would you advice on something different? Or maybe I am good enough for a while still.

Thanks for the help!
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seanajacobs OP
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thanks for the input!
the room is about 14x40. System is at one of the short ends. It will also eventually be the stereo component of a home theatre system with a home theatre bypass/pass through. Thinking of getting the matching VA center speaker to go with it eventually. 
Since we got the speakers at such a good price I could see spending $2500-$4000 tops. Preferably on the lower end but I don’t wanna feel like I’m missing out but need to leave some budget for other parts of the home theatre system. 
I will eventually build a pair of sealed subs for the home theatre. At least 3.1(2?) probably 5.1(2?).2
also would love advice on a solid theatre amp for this kind of setup. 
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twoleftears
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The Belles does have a pre-amp bypass, but if you're really seriously thinking HT, probably look at Anthem.
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audioman58
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I don’t agree with the tubes better ,the Hegel much more accurate 
and night and day better with Bass damping factor 2000 that's excellent 
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