Mid-Fi Integrated Amps?


So I'm slowly moving up the stereo food-chain and I am seeking suggestions. I purchased a pair of PSB Synchrony 1B speakers and a Sony xa5400ES CD player. I'm using an older Denon receiver that is my next piece to be replaced. I'm thinking an integrated amp in the 100-150 watts range or thereabouts to get the best out of my speakers. My budget is around $1500 and the contestants so far are an NAD C275bee, the Anthem 225, and the Cambridge 840A. Their are 2 Anthem dealers reasonably close, but neither has the 225 as a demo. The other two I've listened to, but not in my system yet. I'm looking for suggestions from those that have long-term listening with Synchrony speakers or other amps within my budget that I've overlooked. Thanks
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There's a Sony TA-F707ES up for sale right now that might be worth a look. I'm not connected to the seller -- in fact, I'd like someone to buy it so that I don't!
I've read some real raves about the Creek Destiny 2 (on Pinkfish and HiFiWigwam). Of those you're interested in, the Creek and the Ayre seem to have the strongest followings; opinions on the Exposure and NAD are mixed. (For example, a lot of people seem to think that 3010s isn't as good as the 2010s.) But any of them would be a safe bet used.