Anthem 225 vs Parasound A21 vs Emotiva Xpa 7 Gen 2

I meant last choice alternate as Halo A23.

Thank you for the information. I am not  using a preamp,only an Oppo dvd player and amp. The Anthem is the MCA_225 Amp only, not integrated. I have ribbon drivers in my speakers and I like a smooth sound,not lean or fast but warm and detailed{ at least that's what I am hoping for] Thank you again.

Thanks everyone.I am just buying one peice at a time,my budget is $2500 and I have been looking at the Parasound integrated amp also.But mainly I am interested in mostly any power nice amp within this range.I will be looking into pre/pros last.I am using the Emotive XPA 7 gen 2 and Marantz MM7055. I will be using the new amp to power a pair of Infinity Sigmas on fronts.I am using Infinity Kappa 9.1  for rear surround,Definitive BP2000 for back surround,Canton Vento 809dc for centers,Magnepan MMG for rear height and Mirage 0mni for front height I have been using the Marantz AV7702 I have not had just a 2 channel before and want to go that route for SACD 2 channel listening..Thanks everyone.

Hey Guys, Thanks again.This is my fist post,I don't know how to reply to a persons input and unsure if I am doing this right.

Thanks,Right now I am just looking for a good 2 channel amp for Hi-rez playback.I am using all my resources {older] speakers for home theater in the meantime,I will fine tune all that at a later date.Everytime I get new speakers I end up placing my old pair where ever they will fit.LOL

Thanks guys,I love the opinions and info.I am also considering the Usher R1.5