Integrated recommendations for electronic music

Cary dont have any issues with speed, its what you compare it with, o.k.?

Your budget is less than USD 3000, so, if you can find better amp than Cary within that budget, let me know pls.

Yes, I am tube addicted and roll some, so, if you make that step in SET 300B based world, you have to be prepared to spend some cash for it, but for which tube based amp doesnt, pls tell me!

My advice to you, just try Cary amp in one of the local dealers shop and decide for yourself. He maby not the fastest, but he is not the slow one for sure.

Take your speakers with you and pair with it.

@Maxmad: I of course realize that it depends what you are comparing to, and generally if one person mentions a particular quality I won't really believe it. Anyhow, I definitely appreciate your input since you do love trance :) I'm also very interested to experience a tube amp, it's very tempting...

I would love to take my speakers and properly audition equipment in a store, but I live in New Mexico, and as far as I can tell there aren't any hifi stores around :(

There are other tube based amps around that will give you the quality for less. One of such is Almarro 318B, which you can hit used, if you quick enough, for a nice price. Just check some info online about their products. I have an Ausie friend who owns one and he is very impressed, however I never tried any of Almarro amps myself, so, take it like it is. Also, from trusty source, I heard a lot of good things about Almarro 205 model, but if you get that quality as from 318B, dont think so, however for that money that they are selling used, you just dont risk much, cos Almarro amps re-sell easy as you can put them on.
You should be aware of the fact that tubes getting hot and there for amps need extra space.

What ever you will choose it still be kind of risky, cos you cant try them before purchase, thats why reading the feedbacks from users are much important, but like I said, Cary and Almarro arent just brands, these are one of the best in the industry.

It's already gone, sold in <1 day .. impressive. The review at 6moons was equally strong. I would like a remote though...

I will have to struggle with this for a bit longer, but I appreciate all the great suggestions and information.

fwiw....by ALL MEANS test tubes! with that much $ a tube amp will last a lifetime and your tastes might get more 'organic' as you age. ss last a long time too but imo if you grow away from electronic sounds you may very well realize the joy of natural instruments and vocals with tubes. just my opinion of course.