I actually found a really good deal on lightly used 9NT's, so I'm seriously considering them. Unfortunately, I won't be able to audition them, but if they sound anything like the 1NT's or better, I can't pass it up.

As far as amps go, I know local dealers carrie Conrad-Johnson and Parasound. I'm leaning towards the Rotel (from info alone) since I found out that B&W and Rotel are owned by the same parent company, and are generally made to match well.

A musical sounding amp with tight bass would be great. One feature very important for me is crystal clear vocals. Granted, I'm used to hearing Polk RT series speakers with mid-priced Yamaha receivers, and my old RT-500fxi have decent, but not great vocals, but the Polk RT-55 are just down right muddy and boxy. However, I'm guessing at the price range of Rotel amps and B&W CDM speakers, I wouldn't have to worry about muddy sounding vocals.

In the meanwhile, would it be ok to hook up the CDM's to my old Yamaha until I get the amp, or would this be bad for speakers of that quality?

Thanks