Integrated Amp Choices


From numerous visits to audio stores in the BIG city 2 hours south of my place, and after listening to a couple of dozen speakers (up to $18,000) both passive and active. Our simple ears have narrowed it down to these 2 speakers (so far):
KEF R11s - https://us.kef.com/r11.html and Triangle AustraleEZs - https://www.trianglehifi.com/en/produit/hifi-floor-standing-speaker-ez-australe/ These 2 sound the best to both my wife, offer good value and both very close to each other in price.

Here are a few integrated amps (in around the $5K range) that I am considering and I was hoping the community can give their votes to which would compliment the speakers of choice (so far) the best?

https://simaudio.com/en/product/340i-x-integrated-amplifier/

https://www.anthemav.com/products-current/model=str-integrated-amplifier/page=overview

http://www.luxman.com/product/detail.php?id=2

https://www.sugdenaudio.com/anv-50-integrated-amplifier

https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/integrated-amplifiers/MA5300

On Sale Occasionally:

https://bryston.com/amplifiers/b1353/

https://www.marklevinson.com/products/integrated-amplifiers/MARK+LEVINSON+NO+5802.html?dwvar_MARK%20LEVINSON%20NO%205802_color=Black%20%2F%20Silver-US-Current&cgid=integrated-amplifiers

Onboard DAC is a big consideration too, so hoping for your further comments on DAC sections as well.

Prefer new or demo over used.

Thanks,
High-amp





high-amp
NAD M33 right at the $5k price point and has and does everything you want, and more.  Amazing new tech amp, zero distortion or coloration.  Check the reviews!
I'm super impressed with that Anthem STR after reading about it.

So the KEF's sounded that good (not surprised).

A close second  would be the 5300 as I always have a soft spot for McIntosh amps.

Post picture once you get everything!
ja_kub_sz - I am honored, your first post, welcome!
I will definitely check out the Anthem (if I can find one around here?)
Years ago, I had a McIntosh MA6600, it was good, but not as musical as my Coda CSIB, but if looks could kill...
And, yes of course, pictures will go up for sure, maybe be a while though. Still awaiting permits for my remodel and with Covid, everything County related is going at a snail's pace.
I forgot to mention, I have the NAD M33 and it’s been flawless in streaming Qobuz and the sound is just right through my Monitor Audio Gold 100 speakers in my small bedroom setup.  No doubt with 200 watts @ 8 ohms it will fill a good size room, too.