Shindo Masseto + Coincident Frankenstein versus Nagra 300i integrated


For a while, I have been saving up to buy a Shindo preamp to complete my system (Devore O96, AMR DP-777, Coincident 300b Frankensteins).
I am now ready to buy a Shindo preamp, but now suddenly I feel the itch to completely change my system (sell the Franks), and go for a Nagra 300i.
I had once heard a Nagra 300i connected to the O93 and it was heavenly. Also it would feel good to replace 3 boxes (2 mono amps, 1 preamp) with a single integrated amp. I am big fan of minimalism.
But is this a sonically correct move?
Or should I wait for my itch to subside and go for that Shindo preamp ?
The retail price of both options are the same, around 20K.
essrand

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@essrand  

I'm at a similar fork in the path but I would not describe it as an itch, that I'm looking to scratch.

I see it as a functional choice that can / could meet or exceed what I currently have. I'd say your question or "pause" before this purchase is very reasonable. As for being 'sonically correct,' only you determine that.

BTW, love the O/96s.