Help with Integrated Amp Choice

I would greatly appreciate it if some experienced audiophiles would give me some advice on component selection. I am in the works to purchase a relatively new set of Martin Logan Ascent i from another Audiogon member and with the plethora of amps/preamps and integrated amps to choose from, it is quite confounding.

The Martin Logans will be the best speakers I've ever had and I want to get gear that will do them justice, but I certainly don't have an unlimited budget. For that reason, I am considering the Krell 400xi integrated amp (will save some bucks not having to buy two pieces of gear) and would like to have some ideas on other integrated amps to consider as well as what cd player to get as well. I've read a review that says the Audio Note DAC 1.1x Signature (tubed) sounded well with it. Here is a link to the reviwew:

http://www.dagogo.com/KrellKAV-400xi.html

So, in a nutshell, I want a minimal system right now, something to play cd's (and perhaps music DVD's although I think that will be way to expensive), the integrated amp and any other necessary pieces including cables/interconnects to make it all work. I've spent a lot of hours lately reading review after review and perusing the Audiogon classifieds and am really not sure what will be a good choice of gear for the Martin Logans.

Thanks in advance for the time and effort in giving me the benefit of your experience.

Regards,
KFK