Help choosing an power amplifier

So, it looks like you have an Emotiva TA 100 integrated right now. In your original post I also see something about the emotiva basx A300 stereo amplifier. I’m not sure if you are currently running the A300 with your integrated or if you are interested in adding an A300 or similar stereo amp but I might make another suggestion. How about a higher quality, more powerful integrated?

The Parasound hint 6 ($2995) is a well regarded option and Safe and Sound usually has open box units around $2549. At 240 watts x2 @ 4ohms it would see you through the next couple speaker upgrades.

If that’s too expensive the Outlaw Audio RR2160MKII for $999 is a really solid option with 165 watts at 4 ohms.

I am also a fan of the Yamaha integrated amplifiers and they have cost options at about any pricepoint. Hifiheaven is a Yamaha dealer and they have treated me pretty well regarding the trade in program if you have some gear you want to put towards the upgrade.

All these options have built in DACs as well so I don’t think you would be losing anything connectivity wise. On a side note I started with Emotiva gear as well and I have nothing against them. The low price points are great for getting people into the hobby. Good luck with the rig. Looks like a nice set up so far from your system page.

It really just comes down to your budget and how far you plan to take things. If you are trying to buy new and keep it under $500, adding the current model emotiva basx a2 might be the right way to go.

If your budget is larger though, trading in the Emotiva integrated towards something else might be the ticket.  That would certainly be the option I would explore before dropping $1100 on an Emotiva XPA 2 (for example).

I bought my Parasound JC5 from safeandsoundhq.com and they have open box and b-stock deals regularly on Parasound gear. Music Direct is also a Parasound and Rotel dealer and they do trade-ins if you think you might want to trade in your emotiva towards either of those options. 

Crutchfield doesn't sell Parasound so it's no wonder they recommended something else. The hint 6 would be a great step up and would work well with your speakers now and would also allow you to upgrade speakers later if you want without needing a more powerful integrated. You will have a little headroom but it's not a crazy mismatch for your speakers. Set a max volume limit on the integrated (when you are sober) and you won't ever have any problems. 

I am running a Parasound JC5 (400 watts @ 8 ohm) with Revel F208s (recommended wattage 50 to 350) and I have no issues. Parasound makes good gear and that Hint 6 would serve you well.