OK, short of experiencing a miracle in an audition, I've got my heart set on Monitor Audio Speakers... I have 4 options and the size of my wallet (or VISA) will determine which pair I purchase at the time: RS6, RS8, GS20 or GS60. The RS6 and the GS20 are the best choices considering the size of my stereo room (15x12 with 15 ft ceilings)...

With all that in mind and a budget of absolute MAXIMUM $2K (I prefer new as used is hard to get in the Caribbean - most Audiogon sellers won't ship to me)... I'm looking for an integrated amp or Pre/Power Amp combo. I know I can use anywhere from about 30 watts up... So far I'm considering the following:

Musical Fidelity A1 $2K 30 watts
Creek Classic 5350SE $1.7K 85 watts
Parasound Halo P3/A23 $1.7K 125 watts
Simaudio Moon i1 $1.5K 50 watts
Naim Nait 5i $1.4K 50 watts

Any comments on these choices or other suggestions will be appreciated....

The only option I've been able to audition is Musical Fidelity (X-T100 not A1) and Monitor Audio GS20 (loved it), but the A1 is at the top of my price range, has no headphone amp and is at the bottom of my expected power requirement (though it should sound even sweeter than than the X-T100).

BTW, though not a requirement, a headphone amp would be a major plus! A phono amp is not required as I will never use it. I don't need many inputs either.