Looking to upgrade amp, need help.

+1 for Safe and Sound HQ in Chicopee, Mass.  I bought my Halo Integrated from them and they were very easy to deal with.

Here's my experience: I've had a Nakamichi Receiver 2, which I love, for 25 years. Someone gave me a NAD 7250 PE a few years ago, so I thought I'd set up a second system in my basement, since I already had a pair of Boston Acoustics T 830s. I was disappointed with the NAD/BA combo, so I sold the NAD and bought a Rotel RX-1052 receiver. I upgraded the BAs to Canton 3-way towers to get more out of the Rotel and soon decided to upgrade the Rotel to get the most out of the Cantons. I'd heard some Prima Luna separates that I really liked, but my room is pretty big. I listened to a Belles Aria a few times and fell in love; but I need a balance knob 'cos of a slight Hearing Loss....I'm making things too wordy. Here's what I've heard ranked favorite to least favorite considering cost:
Primare I32 (no phono, though)
Belles Aria
Prima Luna Dialogue (too expensive)
Creek Classic 5350SE
Rogue Sphinx

I really wanted to hear the Krell S-300i; but didn't get the chance before I had to decide on the Primare. I am very happy with the I32!

Another +1 for the the Halo Integrated, its a great amp for the price. I ditched my Pro-Ject carbon for a VPI scout about a year ago with an Ortofon 2M Bronze, it sounds so much better.

Halo sounds lifeless and fatiguing overtime.  Look for a Hegel integrated.  Yes with a great built in dac and multiple inputs.  No wonder  they sell so many.  Just plain good.