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Emotiva UMC-1... Still a science-lab affair?
I think the amps are terrific for the money and for home theatre.I think they are still working out the bugs on the processors.As a company, they really do stand behind their products. 
best sounding integrated for under 2500.00
Smooth sounding and warm...check out the Marantz integrateds.Right in your budget, new or used, all well reviewed. 
Tube audio under $900?
Onix SP3 can be your tube gateway.Jolida is nice stuff too. 
Recommend an integrated amp for my Harbeth 40.1's
Sweet great choice. That MF is built like a tank! 
Onix SP3: What speakers are you using?
That's interesting as the Usher's are known for being power hungry? 
New Marantz SA11S2?
I'm thrilled with the Pearl CDP. I think it's very detailed and sounds wonderful especially with acoustic productions, almost like I'm inside Eric Clapton's guitar.I don't need balanced outs, and I'm sure there's a reason Mr Ishiwata chose a xylon... 
B&W 804s vs Usher Dance Mini-One
As others have mentioned, don't cheap out on the stands. The Ushers need substantial stands, they are heavy. I was lucky and found a used pair of Sound Anchors for mine. I use a Marantz Pearl integrated/CDP and extremely satisfied.I'm not sure you... 
Best BluRay Concerts
Chris Botti live is a must have, simply out of this world. My reference disc, possibly above any SACD I own. 
Need to buy used integrated about 800 dollars
Check out Music Hall, and you might have some change to spare.Some retailers have generous return policies, if you tend to keep things a while take advantage of that and demo a few brands at home. 
B&W 804S + $2,000 used integrated
Both are excellent and well reviewed, the MF being a powerhouse and the Vincent having a tube preamp. One of the Marantz PM integrated units might be a good choice as well. 
Music Hall CD 25.2 Issues?
When I owned one, I remember the click. Not the second part.Still, a very nice unit for the money, especially used. 
What's your profession? Age?
32, IT Consultant, basically I sell web hosting and the internet. 
Whats your current Reference CD at the moment?
Diana Krall - SACDChris Botti - Blu RayRedbook - MTV "unplugged" most put you right in the performance. Outstanding. 
hardwood floor and speaker
I got a chuckle out of this one! 
from B&w 805's to Usher be-718 - what to expect?
Why is that a downgrade