I think that the VTL TT25s are a good recommendation (I have a pair also). Use a passive preamp like a Placette (bonus remote ability) and you should have some extra money left over. Use it to buy short Coincident speaker cables and interconnects.
which integrated?...
...this question has been asked before, but so what?...lol...i'm looking for a tube/hybrid integrated amp capable of at least 30W/ch, with smooth midrange and tight bass, wide and deep soundstage...price range $2000 (new/used)...other than Pathos One and new Shanling 80 monoblocks (please do comment on these choices as well), what else is there?...thanx