Help me pick an amplifer

I'm using Sony XA9000ES and Mini Utopia, currently I'm using A/V amplifer, but I decided to pick an amplifer just for hifi. There is only one hifi store in town here, so I need more reply on recommendations and I will probably order online too. I most listen to Jazzl, rock, pop, light music. I don't listen to Classical music. I prefer lay back presence than foward soundstage. Budget is $3000-$5000, quite flexible. New or used, doesn't matter.

I'm considering

Musical Fidelity Nu Vista M3
Mark Levinson 383
Sim Audio W5

But I'm open to any recommendation.

 

For that budget you could get yourself a nice tube amp. Quite a few on Audiogon.

 

Too bad most of the sellers only ship to the USA.

The WAVAC, the Cary's and the 240 looked nice.

Raxel, why not send Grover an email through the contact us link at the bottom of the page for some suggestions? This is his forte' you understand.

 

You are looking for an integrated amplifer?

 

Yes, I prefer an integrated amplifer, and I prefer a solid amplifer. thanks.

 

If you mean solid state I can highly recommend Classe, Krell, Conrad Johnson, or Mark Levinson. You really need to set up some listening time with each to determine what's best for you though.