8-10k budget suggestions please

In the first 15 years of my Audio Bug, so to speak, I was completely infected by the McIntosh Brand. C42 Preamp to a C2300. MC150, MC300, MC501 Monos, MC601Monos, MC2301 Monos...the handsome looks and Big Blue Meters had me in a trance. Only when my audiophile peers within my circle of influence began venturing into brands like, Pass, Audio Research, Krell, Accuphase, Luxman, Coda etc. did I realize the the Big Mac sound that I had long coveted was not the sound that I (now)preferred. I suppose I should not speak so disparagingly of the brand because for many years as mentioned, I was as loyal as those I now question. 

i never make an audio purchase w/o 1st consulting Absolute Sound . a quick look at their site presented a review of Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier which is "highly recommended" at a nice price as well . maybe this is good enough for you and suits your purposes though i am not certain of them . --Best

Go for the KRELL. That K-300i integrated is fantastic. I am working a second job to buy the KRELL KSA i400 amp which has some of the same tech as the K-300i. I had the K-300i integrated and then the Duo 175XD amp. Both sold to get the KSA i400.

The KRELL is very smooth and buttery. Perfect for B&W speakers (I think). Only heard B+W at dealers.

@laaudionut 

I, too, shared your journey during that time frame. However, I did not like the McIntosh sound during that time; crazy. I gave modern MAC a chance again and was floored by what was presented. The modern MAC sound has changed for the better! We all hear things differently, which makes the hobby/addiction fantastic!!

I'm jealous of the OP because my journey has ended. Maybe onto interconnects now! It appears Krell may be a good fit for him which is certainly a fine component. 

Here is another data point. I think I was at about 10K to 12k range. Two Revel F208 speakers (during a sale), Benchmark DAC3, Benchmark Amp, used BlueNode streamer (streamer only), cables from Benchmark and BlueJean cables. I feel it sounds good for the price.  I don't care for B&W sound signature so try others to see what you think as time has passed.  My 20 year old Sonus Faber's had lost too much sound quality due to age and my tastes changed as well.