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Integrated amplifier recommendations, Please

Hello everybody. I am new to your board but have browsed the site countless times and from what I have read, I will value your input greatly. I have gotten the kids through college and now it's my time to play. I am a music enthusiast and have had and still do have a bunch of equipment that I use. It's not bottom of the line stuff by my standards, but it's time to move up.
I have never owned a dedicated amp/pre-amp or an integrated amp and I would like to start out by getting a decent used integrated, middle of the road, under $500.00 if possible. I have been doing a lot of looking on the web and it seems like NAD or Adcom might be a safe bet.
Am I on the wrong track?
Music interests are Jazz, Classical, Knopfler, Ambient and Floyd.
Speakers: Infinity Ref Five, Pinnacle, DIY..Looking to upgrade here too.
I thank you all very much in advance!
mtpockets1311

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mtpockets1311 OP
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This is exactly what I expected when I signed up on your site. Very informative and well read advice. I am soaking it all in and just trying to sort it out.
I felt compelled to thank all of you before too long for fear of appearing ungrateful.
I am going to a local shop tomorrow to audition some B&W's and PSB's along with Onkyo, Mac and Marantz amps.
I'm gettin' there.
Thank you all again! And more suugestions are welcome of course.
Keep you posted to let you know how well I have been schooled.
mtpockets1311 OP
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He said it was in his way in his woodshop, and if I wanted it, come and get it. I was surprised to see that it was in mint condition, wrapped in a box. It is a Nad 216 THX. I know I mentioned I wanted an integrated amp, but geeez!
This complicates things, (not complaining). My question is.......should I get a pre-amp and move on or go back to plan A. Is this amp worth a go in your opinion. If it is worth keeping, would I be best suited to match it with a Nad pre-amp? BTW I'm gonna give him one of my plunge routers in trade.
Thanks again!
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