Power bookshelfs tyler acoustics, reference 3a


I just picked up a pair of Tyler Acoustic Reference Monitors and now am looking for how to power them.
Basically I'm looking for a short list of preamp/amp combos or integrateds. I'd prefer an integrated. The only thing that is a "must" is that the unit has to have a remote!
I prefer a "airy" sound so tubes would be preffered.
So far my short list includes:
Audio Research CA50 (remote?)
Conrad Johnson CAV50 (remote?)
Sim i5
Electrocompaniet ECI3
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There is also the possibility that I will run directly from a cd player to an amplifier (CAL CL15) using the cdplayers volume control capabilities....any suggestion on if this is a good/bad move? and if good what amps would you recommend?

as far as pricing, I have 1300$ I've allocated to get either an integrated amp or regular amp...cd player will be the CAL CL15 which does have the volume outputs...soo...should I spend the 1300$ on an amp? or an integrated?