Sorry guys, I did not read thru very many of this same type of post. so forgive me if someone asked the exact same question.

I am look for help / suggestion here with a system.
I only need an integrated and speakers. There are literally no stereo shops within 300+ miles so I am using stereophile reviews to "guide" me.

First, I want bookshelf speaker. not sure why, but I love the sound of bookshelf speakers.
(and my cats don't claw as the grills since they can't reach them)

I have narrowed down my speaker choice to the following:
Wharfedale jade 3
Dynaudio Excite X14
B&W CM5 S2 (maybe CM6, not sure on the price of those)
(worried about the 3.7ohm minimum on the B&W, and 3.2ohm min on the wharfes; most amps could have issues with this)

integrated amps I am considering:
NAD C 356 ( in budget) 375BEEE (maybe in budget)
marantz PM8005
Not sure what else in this section...
I do want tone controls, I use them when listening to tv/movies, defeat them when listening to music.

any of these pair up well? suggestions outside what I have listed is great.
I am trying to stay UNDER $3000

I will get to listen to the B&W CM5's soon, my local best buy actually carries them for $1300 a set.

Thanks for any help.