I run a Krell KAV-250A/3 and Krell FPB-400.
My speakers are B&W Nautilus 802 front, HTM-1 center, and 805s in the rear.
Before the 400, I had the 250A/3 on the fronts...sounds exceptional. The impact of the Krell is awesome. I have tubes in the front though...Cary 303/300 source and Cary SLP-98 preamp with HT bypass which is controlled by the Denon 5803.
I am looking into a Krell integrated (300i?) for my bedroom system (B&W 602s).
To me, there are a lot of similarities between B&W and Paradigm. They, especially the studio 100's, dig power. Krell can give it to you...so can Pass Labs, BAT, Bryston, and others on your list.
The KAV series from Krell (150, 250, 250/3) can be had used well within your price-range...with the exception of the /3, it's a couple hundred more.
Good Luck
My speakers are B&W Nautilus 802 front, HTM-1 center, and 805s in the rear.
Before the 400, I had the 250A/3 on the fronts...sounds exceptional. The impact of the Krell is awesome. I have tubes in the front though...Cary 303/300 source and Cary SLP-98 preamp with HT bypass which is controlled by the Denon 5803.
I am looking into a Krell integrated (300i?) for my bedroom system (B&W 602s).
To me, there are a lot of similarities between B&W and Paradigm. They, especially the studio 100's, dig power. Krell can give it to you...so can Pass Labs, BAT, Bryston, and others on your list.
The KAV series from Krell (150, 250, 250/3) can be had used well within your price-range...with the exception of the /3, it's a couple hundred more.
Good Luck