Jond, sorry to hear about your predicament. If finances are driving your decision, then I suggest you go significantly lower than your target budget of < $3k. YBA Integre (not the Passion) appear regularly for sale for less than $1,000. Good luck!
Downsizing advice
I'm currently running an Air Tight ATC1, c-j Premiere 11A, pre power combo and I am considering downsizing due to financial reasons. That being said, I still want to have a great sounding stereo. Any recommendations on a great sounding integrated in the $2.5-3K range. Tube or solid state, it should be able to drive my Sonus Faber Grand Pianos. Suggestions welcome.