Tube/SS Recommendations

I'm searching for an amp/pre/integrated for use with my Rega Planet and Meadowlark Shearwater Hotrods. I'd like to keep it around $3000-3500. But of course, the less it it, the better.
Ideas I've had are:
New Audio Research SP16L with an Aragon 2002.
VTL 2.5 pre with Plinius 8200P
Plinius 8200Mk2 Integrated
Cary SLI-80

So far, I've not heard the Cary. I've listened to VTL's IT-85, back to back with the Plinius integrated. I thought the VTL was way too lean in the bass. Yes, the mids were a little sweeter, but I thought the VTL's lack of bass was a much greater sin than the slightly drier mid/highs.

Can anyone say good/bad/other about the above products, or recommend anything else in that $3K range for my Meadowlarks?

Thanks
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