Need advice on amplifier upgrade


I currently have 802 matrix III,a rega planet cd player and a sony es receiver which I plan to upgrade soon. I'd like advice on which amps would match up well and whether I should go with an integrated amp or power amp using my sony as a pre amp until i can upgrade that down the road.
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I think Krell KAV series would be nice. The 250p & 250a sound great & u can use your Sony unit as the surround processor in the 250p's theather throughout mode. Of course if Home Theater is a major factor, I would get a 5/6 channel amp & a surround preamp.
Sorry for attaching one more question. I have B&W matrix 803 and also plan to upgrade my amplifier. Would you please advise which amp(s) matches up well with B&W803? Thanks in advance, Jay.
I agree with the other posts that the Krell integrated might be ideal, however... If you're like me that's just a little bit out of my price range- I recently purchased an Exposure super XV integrated ($1450.00 list) which I think is a great sounding integrated. Granted it lacks the punch of the Krell, but in it's price range I have no complaints.
You may want to check the auction section for the Brown Electronics 2002 amp, this is a KILLER deal on a class A amp that sounds great; it has the lower extension control of Krell, the upper mids and highs of a good push/pull tube and is regarded by some writers in TAS as the amp of choice. I've seen it on Theils 7's, Martin Logins and other high in systems. It does well on all but the most layed back, darker sounding speakers. It would match nicely with the PS audio pre amp and B&W's you have. You may want to check around for a dealer who has it, or call Design Audio in Salt Lake City and speak to James. They don't carry it, but the shop has alot of reviewers come in and bring this amp to audition speakers. Good Luck.