Best integrated amp for Harbeth SHL5s

I own c7es3's and was running a Rogue Cronus Magnum for a few years. Now it's a Hegel H200. You should check out the Hegel H200 or H300 if you need a DAC. The reviews speak for themselves. I too enjoyed the Ayre but it needed more oomph.

How about the EAR 890? 70W and bridgeable to 140. The pre can be bypassed if required in the future. 70W would be wonderful with the SHL5s (which I own) and if you ever grabbed a 40.1, you could add another amp without changing the sound, but providing more power.

Naim Supernait 2. I have not heard the pairing but have read good things.

Rega Osiris - It has an uncanny way of weaving everything together nicely.

Well, I wound up buying a Luxman 505ux and I'm pleased. More grip than the Ayre and the feature set is quite nice! My home office is in my music room so being able to use the loudness control (remember those?) at low volume adds a nice punch. Otherwise I listen "straight" bypassing the loudness and tone controls. It also integrated well into my home theater system--it has a "separate" function which, when engaged, allows my home theater receiver to control volume. All in all, very pleased. I did listen to a Rogue Cronus Magnum and was really impressed for the bang for the buck and the KT120s have plenty of power! Oh, I kept my PS Audio GCPH phono preamp but for fun did try the built-in phono preamp on the Luxman (MM and MC) with my Dynavector 10x5 and it's really pretty good too.