No frills balanced ss integrated amp?

Frills or not, I think in that price category you should *consider* a (new) Musical Fidelity M6si. It excels at the basics, despite having a phono input and USB DAC.

Perhaps an LFD integrated? They are very well regarded and seem as no frills as can be and a number of units on here in your price range. Never hear them myself but I am generally a fan of British integrateds.

How about the Marantz PM14S1? I have the older, PM15S2b and don't plan on parting with it for the foreseeable future.
Yamaha also makes a great competitor (I've read) with their A-S100 series as well. 

All the best,
Nonoise

Thanks to all for the quick replies. Responding individually below though probably won’t continue to do so going forward.

@gdhal
I appreciate your mention of the M6si despite the phono pre and DAC. Why I’m shopping "no frills" is I hate paying for something I don’t need. For the same price and assuming similar profit margins, prefer my $ going into something more "focused". Regardless, I’ll see what I can learn about that M6. Thanks again.

@inna
I saw your Redgum note. It’s deleted now. Know the brand but nothing about their products. I’m happy to look at their range even if they aren’t an exact match to what I’m thinking right now. Different vs step-change better can still be fun and newly revealing when listening to a given piece of music.

@jond
Thanks for the LFD nomination, Jon. Came across the brand when I was looking to see if anyone had posted this question before. Don’t know ’em at all. Will investigate. Love window shopping.

@nonoise
Always had a "soft spot" for Marantz though I never owned any of their gear! Appreciate your input.

There are two Plinius integrateds available here. Either one would fit your needs with an emphasis on the Hautonga.

Yeah, I pushed the wrong button when wanted to add something and then got distracted. I was going to say that I talked to them a few times, and they were very nice and understanding. Among other things I asked them about modifications, I was thinking about slightly boosting the gain and making a preamp out output. I have an original 16 years old model that doesn't have it. They said it was possible but would cost. I have abandoned these ideas since but not because of the cost. Redgum integrateds have a passive preamp section.
I suppose, there are many excellent SS integrateds in this price range, including LFD, especially if you get them used, but even new. The Redgum I have is slightly on the warm side but it is not warm sounding, very pleasant sound signature. And I really like dual volume controls, that's very audiophile approach.

Sony TA-A1ES 

Used Ayre.

A used Coda CSI-b could be had at the top end of your range.

Thanks again to all for the input.  A lot of interesting looking amps to read up on.  

There's an LSA Statement up for sale at a bargain price. One of the best pure, no frills integrated ss/hybrids you can get.

@simao 
Thanks for the heads up.  That LSA Statement might be the closest I'll ever come to owning a $10K amp!  Unfortunately, the 105 pound weight rules that one out.  Thanks again.

Well, I thought I would mention Gryphon Atilla that is available here from Europe. Yeah, European voltage and the price is a little high. Both points can be improved, I guess, if you really want one.

I’m not sure you will top the Hegel 200 in this price range for solid state. You will find slightly different flavors with the ones mentioned. The only thing I could think of that would be a different sound would be something like a first watt but it would depend on your speakers. Other ideas would be used Luxman or the high end Yamaha. 

Why not try new speakers or a tube amp if you really want a change? 

@skoczylas 
Appreciate the reality check.  You're kind of echoing the other half of the internal dialog about this (the Voice of Reason!).  My system is posted.  Needs a bit of updating as I sold off my tube gear.  Speakers are Totem Forests and Silverline Prelude Pluses.  I don't think my spouse would tolerate a third set.  The Preludes are pretty efficient, though.  They might work with an (SET?) type amp.  Something else to consider.  Thanks for your time and input.

Gato AMP150.  

The Sugden IA-4 Integrated Amplifier might be in your price range used.

I've enjoyed a Naim Nait 5. But absolutely loved my Ayre Ax7e! 

Thanks yet again to all who provided input.  Not integrated but skoczylas got me thinking about First Watt.  

I have a Rogue Cronus magnum 2 and it doesn't sound all tubey like tubes do. Its no frills does have phono pre though. It has a great  buffered variable output for a subwoofer. Its phenomenal. All I know is it makes sub bass sound unbelievable tight awesome. Don't ask me why all I know is it does something right and I don't even have an expensive sub. It's a great amp. Weighs 60 lbs. It's a beast of an amp. Made like a tank. It makes my cd's sound better than my solid state does. I love it!!!

Primare I32

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions.
@skoczylas mentioned First Watt. As a result of that suggestion and Wolf Garcia’s experience with Silverline Preludes and a Dennis Had SEP amp (I have 2nd gen Preludes), I’m "auditioning" a First Watt F7. It’s day 4 now but just four hours after hooking it up, I was already seriously impressed. So, a special "thanks" to skoczylas.  While not an integrated, it is certainly "no frills" except for providing a ton of great sound.  It is working great with a Freya pre-amp operating in tube mode. I think Nelson Pass is some kind of audio Zen master. The F7 might be the best amp I’ve ever owned.