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Parasound JC 1 or Musical Fidelity KW 550?
Choose the JC-1, sound and build is far superior to me.M-F changes model lineup and component content like we change our socks, though great at marketing though. 
Pre Amp + Amp to run B&W 803S
Pretty sure you will have trouble driving 803S to decent output levels with a $2K integrated; it's a real burden on underbuilt amps. Not a ROTEL-sound fan at all, so not an option to me at all.Maybe try to find a used Parasound A21 power amp, stab... 
Preamp for McCormack DNA-125 Gold? Budget $2k
I highly recommend the Primare Pre30 to you, it goes for about $2K and is a terrific match in our home system with my DNA-125 platinum and Legacy Chassic HDs. Best description is of harmonious sound throughout the spectrum, highs to lows. It has b...