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Integrated Amp Recommendations

I am looking for some feedback (good or bad) regarding integrated amplifier options for use with a pair of Vienna Acoustic Mozart speakers. My budget is in the $2-$2.5K range. I have read lots of reviews and seen/heard a few products, but I'd like some recommendations from other members. Some readiliy available options are:

Arcam FMJ A32
Primare I30
Musical Fidelity A5, or perhaps even A3.5
Bryston B100 SST (slightly out of my $$ range)

I am also looking for recommendations regarding a combined DVD/CD player with very good audio quality. I'd like to stay in the $1K range if possible.
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audio_phil OP
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Auaarons -

My application is for a good sized room with a preference for loud volumes. The VA Mozarts being of average sensitivity, probably would like to see a bit more power than is available from the Naim Nait 5i integrated. I'd feel more comfortable with something in the 100-150W range (8 ohm rating) as a couple of 70W pieces that I've tried were just marginal.
audio_phil OP
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Anyone know much about Primare Systems?
I'm seriously considering the I30 which is the new version of the A30.1. The distrubtor Sumiko Audio claims that they're very good quality, very robust powerwise, and well mated to the Viennas musically.
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