Advise Needed for Speakers and Amplifier

That is hard one! I wouldn't know myself what would i get if i have 10K to burn. However, why limiting yourself on integrated amp.? I would definitely look for couple years(or more) old separate's pre and amp. Also the speakers. The speaker and Amp, pre amp didnt make any technological brake- through, in last 20 years (probably more,look tube amps)You know well that after spending that much money on the integrated amp, soon you'll probably want more. Becouse, with the budget you have, you should definitely get MORE! Good Luck.

In your price range, you should definitely look at the VAC integrated amplifier. It is extremely musical and far better than any solid state integrated out there. If tubes are not your cup of tea, listen to the Pilinius 8150. You might get a sligthly better bottom extension than the Jeff Rowland. I am not familiar with the Proac 2.5, but I have heard and owned other Proacs. I can tell you that they are among the finest at any given price point. I would shy away from the Krell. No one has heard the Mark Levinson yet. The pictures are gorgeous! Seriously listen to the VAC with the Proacs. You will fall in love!

$10000.00 is a lot of money but it may not be enough for what you want.If you like really great bass stay away from tube amplifiers in this price range(at least if you want a new one).I would try to improve the sound(including the bass) with right cables.Rowlands like Cardas cables.Try Cardas Golden Cross or Cardas Golden Reference to connect you player and the Concentra and Cardas Neutral Reference speaker cables.Siltech silver cables might also work well.If that is not enough then you need more power or more expensive ProAcs(or both).Also,don't forget about power cords.Generally,I would choose Jeff Rowland's amplifier any day.ProAcs should be adequate too.

I have a Pass Aleph 3, B&W Naultilus, Pass P and Meridian 508.24 bit. I suggest that you buy an Aleph 3 and the Pass X-2 preamp. You can get a used / demo Aleph 3 cheaply. The Aleph 3 is stunning, it plays music without ripping out the emotion from it. You'll like it if you like music. If you're into huge bass and an electronic sound then look elsewhere however.