cm 5's. cant decide which amp/preamp

[mikeanderson10]

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

[stuofsci02]

I would go with the USP-1 and two UPA-1, especially with the deal they have on right now... $999 for all three..

Cheers

[dan87951]

XPA-2 for sure. Much better design!

[Miketr75]

I just got a XPA-2 last month to bi-amp with my BAT VK-6200 5 channels and I love it. XPA-2 is my vote too.

[diononiz]

You may be able to get a second hand Classe CAP-2100 but my guess is you will be looking at closer to 3k. (I am guessing on the CAP-2100 price so if I am wrong, please correct me)