That is hard one! I wouldn't know myself what would i get if i have 10K to burn. However, why limiting yourself on integrated amp.? I would definitely look for couple years(or more) old separate's pre and amp. Also the speakers. The speaker and Amp, pre amp didnt make any technological brake- through, in last 20 years (probably more,look tube amps)You know well that after spending that much money on the integrated amp, soon you'll probably want more. Becouse, with the budget you have, you should definitely get MORE! Good Luck.
Advise Needed for Speakers and Amplifier
I have $8,000 to 10,000 budgeted for speakers and an integrated amplifier (to keep cost low). The equipment selected will be used with a BAT VK-D5 CD Player. I have listened to the Jeff Rowland Integrated amp and the ProAc 2.5 speaker. This combination is very good except the base seems limited. Another speaker is the Dynaudio Contour 3.0 (sounds very good) with either the Krell KAV-500i Remote Control Integrated Amplifier or the new The Mark Levinson No383 Integrated amplifier due out sometime in November. Comments and suggestions are requested. Thanks