Would you consider a used Raven Nighthawk integrated to be a better move than buying, say, the Parasound A23+ new and using my m2si as a preamp? This is kind of where I'm at decision-wise.My answer to this question was to stay all tubes and not buy a Parasound.
Separates is a great way to go.
Use the m2si and find a used tube power amp. Quicksilver comes up for sale pretty often.