Hi,
I'm not familiar with those - although I have looked at them longingly.... they are incredible looking. 40wpc from the RA-02 should be plenty to drive a pair of M40's - of course that all depends on room size. I currently drive mine with an older 30wpc amp, but I recenly bought a nice vintage 40wpc integrated amp for a little extra oomph...
I would have bought the rotel, but I'm a cheapskate and just don't have the cash to blow on one of those right now, even though I think (again) - it looks just awesome. I read a couple reviews that had nothing but good things to say about the amp.... don't know about the CD - I didn't research that one....
They also make an RA-01 that is the same as the 02, but without the remote control for a little less... I personally don't like remote controls for my stereo (being just for music) since it usually takes me more time and effort to actually find the remote than just walk over to it and turn it down/up...
As for the M40's - I just love 'em, and I think I made the right choice, since I realy won't be able to afford a sub (or 2) anytime soon... they are not-quite-100%-full-range... but soooo close I don't think most people would ever realy notice, unless you listen to a lot of really bass-heavy music (think hip-hop or pipe organs)...
-nowave
