Better Integrated Amp?

Rega Brio R is a solid integrated with a fine phono stage for a start. I call that amp “the gateway drug”. Hahaha. They can be had for reasonable price now used. I’ve heard that little amp drive harbeths, quad z2’s, Wharfdales, etc etc just fine. It’s a very pleasant sounding amp. I ran it with a grado black cartridge with 8MZ stylus with some wharfdale diamond 225’s (my first set up) and it was a very nice combination for the money at that time. Same set up now could be had for 450$ total maybe? Not sure about used UK market. Might be better for those brands actually. Good luck. 

Jbmack75, my Hegel's display is dimmable. Fast or slow push on the remote only moves 1 decibel. The remote is made of metal and is the type you don't have aim at the amp. At 66 this is my fourth amp, previous ones were in the 1 to 2 thousand range. Due to a great divorce outcome I bought myself the Hegel for $6000. I absolutely love it. (Bryston A2 speakers)

Plus 1 for the PS Audio Sprout 100. I have one and it is a good sounding integrated amp.

I use a Yamaha a-s801 integrated. Silver faceplate but it comes in black too. The listed  factory rating of 100 wpc in 8 ohms, 165 in 4 ohms is inaccurate. Gene DellaSalla of Audiohaulics magazine Tests proved that the numbers were really about 125 @8 ohm and about 188 @ 4 ohm. Really sharp unit in my opinion. Got it for $700.00 less than a year ago at ABT in Glenview Illinois. 

I'm on board with the group liking the Yamaha A S-501. I have had mine for a short time but am really impressed with it's performance.