B&W Matrix 805's, need amp, pre-amp, or integrated

fwiw - I've paired my B&W CDM1NTs with a Musical Fidelity A5 Integrated - pretty sweet synergy, imo. The A5 is smooth on top, grips the B&Ws down low and has plenty of oomph for clean dynamics w/ headroom to spare.

Musical Fidelity A300 integrated and two small subs to fill out the bottom end

The classic recommendation for 805s is big solid state power. Emotiva is a good recommendation in your price range. An Adcom GFA 555 II would be very affordable. The Wyred 4 Sound amps might fit, too.

*Conrad Johnson 2250 amp
Conrad Johnson PV-12L pre-amp
Any thoughts on these in combo with the Matrix 805's?*

I own an MF2250, & the PV-12L has an excellent reputation. Very high quality components. I can't imagine them not sounding very nice with almost any reasonably efficient speakers. If anything, you might want to upgrade the M805's at some point.

At some point, buying used gear, you have to take the leap. I owned Matrix 805's, & I'm pretty sure there are lots of combinations of high quality amps & preamps that could serve you well.

Thanks for all the responses. I ended up purchasing a Clear 5350 Evolution integrated amp. I'm also trying out the Pure I20 with Apple Loss Less files from my Ipod to see if that suffices for CD quality...the primary source of my music.