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Rotel RA-1592 MK II or something else to deliver around 200W to B&W towers around $3000?

So I just purchased a pair of B&W CDM-9NT and am now going deep down the rabbit hole trying to find an amp that’s going to let these speakers sing to their fullest. I keep coming back to Rotel as the consensus appears to be that these amps pair very well with B&Ws. I was trying to keep the budget to $1000...then $1500...now I’m looking at $3000 options...I’m not willing to go up to the McIntosh prices at the moment so I’m capping myself at $3k new or used.

I was thinking that going integrated was the best option when looking at the $1500ish options. Now maybe separates would make sense at $3000?

Goals in sound are excellent imaging and separation. Strong and tight bass is a must. Music selection is mainly very bass forward genres like hip hop & EDM. I also enjoy jazz, rock and sometimes classical as the mood strikes. A must have is digital connectivity for hi-res streaming. The room is 14x18 if that matters.

Any help is appreciated.
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petar3
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i had different B&W speakers paired with a Rotel integrated. Was very happy. Now, 805s with a Hegel. I discovered detail I did not hear before.
I recommend Hegel integrated. Worth every penny makes choices eaiser. You should be able to find H390 when this craziness with supply stops for under 4k. I know it is more than you want to pay but, hey, the price of happiness is a bit higher. Hegel also has a great resale value. Until that time, get a used Rotel and enjoy it. 
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