marantz integrated

How good is the marantz pm 8004? I'm in need of a integrated amp to compliment my Marantz sr 5005 and Paradigm 20v5. I posted a similar question earlier but I think it disappered from the forum. I am finding the marantz int. is being sold at almost half the retail price and I was wondering if this would be a good buy. Any other integrated amp suggestions would be welcome also. I have a budget at about $1000 and would like to find something that would be a musical upgrade I could live with for awhile.

To the credit of the sr 5005 it really isn't that bad at music but I know I can do better so thats why I am writing this.

I've been researching and reading as much as I can about the integrated amps within my budget(new and used) that I think I am starting to overload on information to the point I can't decide. The sad thing is what I am really looking for is justification for what I may purchase(how sad).

Thank you for your patients as I ramble on.