Modest Integrated to match with Klipsch RF-82's

Try the NAD Master Series integrated,if the 325BEE impressed you,this will blow you away!!!!Good prices here on A'gon.Pick up some decent wires(DH Labs,Kimber,etc.)and enjoy.

Thanks for the input. I have to watch the $$ but I'll put it on my list.

i recently bought an arcam alpha 9 on agon for a couple of hundred bucks and i'm really happy with it--rated at 65w/ch, but it roars w/lots of transparency. it's predecessors were a nad 325 (lots of oomph, but somewhat unrefined) and an 85w denon integrated (not much high end detail). i have also auditioned your onkyo 955 but didn't quite grasp the accolades reaped upon it--it was okay, but as you put it, sorta laid back, not dynamic and forward like the arcam or nad.
all that said, i think you'd be well served with an arcam; alternatively you can find used rega or creek in the same price range; any of these will provide a considerable level of refinement, esp. since you don't need a ton of power.

Interesting. Your opinion of the Onkyo is mirroring mine. I thought the "smoothness" I'd read about might tame the horns just a bit. Though these are the smoothest Klipsch I've yet heard. The little NAD seemed to have more "balls" for lack of a better term. My girlfriend liked it better too. I tried an arcam once but received a bad unit and didn't go back. I've considered the Audio Refinement Complete too, based upon reviews. I ive in an area where listening to different amps isn't possible so I rely on the good folks here for their input.
Thanks!