cant decide....emotiva/anthem/rotel

[vlastoc]

Hey guys, please help me out here since I have been having this dilemma on which to choose.

I currently have the Bowers and Wilkins CM 5 (B&W). I am doing only a stereo 2 channel setup. So I am considering separates and am stuck between these choices.

Emotiva (Either the 2 UPA-1 monoblocks, or one UPA-2 or one XPA-2, & most likely their usp-1 preamp)
Anthem- (Their Integrated 225 model or the MC-20 amplifier with any pre-amp)
Rotel- (The combo would be the RB-1562 with RC-1550)

or is there any preamp/amp combo that would out-do any of the above 3 options for 1500-2000 ? (inclusive of both preamp and amp)

I can't decide which of the above 3 would make the CM-5's sound the absolute best.

People please please help out, thank you so much

You own B&W CM 5, then it seems the Rotels might be a very good choice for you, raed also this thread!:

Paradigm and NAD vs Rotel and B&W - AVS Forum

[Hyfi]

I would consider an Odyssey Stratos amp at $1200 and then you have $800 left for a preamp of your choice.

Stratos amps are very good value for the money and they are made better today than when I bought mine.
Odyssey Audio: Stratos Stereo amplifiers. Call us (317) 299 5578. IN, USA.