intergrated for rock and dance and blues


wife and i need a intergrated for the 2nd room 12x16ft and we have done some small research on the GON and come to a small list based on new and used prices and looks and reviews.
naim nait 5i
LFD MISTRAL
blue circle CS
roksan caspian
we like mainly rock and dance music and also blues and female voices and acoustic guitars,she likes to boogie and i'm a musician that listens to the mix...we both like an UNCLUTERED listining(can hear all instruments clearly)
any one here on the GON have one of these amps i have listed and did they suit the music i am listing.....also what speakers did you own?....i preffer monitors...
cheers
j
joolz
I have only heard the Nait5i, and liked it very much. Still, I preferred the Audio Aero Prima Hybrid. Warmer, better instrument separation, and tighter bass. I'm sorry, I've not heard the other amps on your list.
A Nait is the reference for your type of music but make sure your speakers can dance as well. I'd go with something from Neat (Petite or Mystique) I have heard good things about the BC CS also. Hope to audition some day. Another outstanding choice and probably the best bang for buck next to the BC CS is the Exposure 2010 @ $995 . It has a big bass, quick paced danceable sound and a very nice warm mid. Drums and bass lines sound very expressive.
thanx for the replies guys.....i'm using tukans at the moment,maybe i'll grade up.
Best way to hear rock is with a muscle solid state amp like the BVaudio A300S. I am a dealer and can get you a demo unit for under $1500.