Primare/ Vincent Adio /NAD /Rogue/ AVA /Hegel...- need a simple and reliable integrated

I have a Rogue Atlas Magnum III and it’s truly exceptional as an integrated tube amp. So will jump on the Rogue bandwagon, as I think all of their products are very good and the service and parts (should you need this down the road) is in PA.

@lanx0003 

thanks for the CA link! I made a list of about 20 brands and crossed 4 or 5 for the looks. I am very intrigued by CA but the older models looks better,

One recommendation: https://www.crutchfield.com/p_779CXA81G/Cambridge-Audio-CXA81-Silver.html. good time to buy the well-known mki.

One caveat: Hegel H160 is fast, clean but lean due to its high damping factor. It has more than enough grip / control on woofers, which may not work well with your speakers I think.

@mike4597 good to hear, I haven’t heard/read any complaints about Rogue

@corelli that’s a very good deal, and sells as new so that I could try risk free

@blackbag20 Classe checks all the boxes, a bit higher end/higher priced (most Canadians are) I will keep my eye open for it

@mesch Onkyo-C-7030 and Simaudio Moon lp 110 v2

@mgw thank you, I will look it up!

@boxcarman I actually like the Hegel looks (not initially) I would love to hear them.

@yogiboy very true. Yamaha has been well reviewed. That would leave me money for a new cartridge too

@mashif and it sells on Crutchfield, easy trial!

Lots of good suggestions, thank you!

The Rotel A11 or A12 are available in that price range. The A11 Tribute model should fulfill all your needs. 

"My budget is around $800."

Yamaha should fit the bill!

yamaha integrated amplifier at Crutchfield

Hegel owner here.  Lots of "bang for the buck" here.  Beats Vincent day in, day out.  Won't look pretty on your rack. Don't know if that means anything to you.  Dac section is not great on my H360, I've heard the new ones are better, but haven't heard them.

I-5, recently refurbished listed on Canuck Audiomart (shipping USA and Canada), cannot post the link for reasons unknown. 

The eBay listing additionally shows the receipt.

Which phonostage and CD player do you own? 

Sim would be great if you find one within budget.

You might consider Atoll and Classe used as well.

I love the Primare esthetics!!

I would check out The Music Room and proceed ...

Good luck

BTW, have heard no complaints from AVA gear over the years ... 

With your limited budget, you could consider the Denon PMA 1600NE.  This was overstocked and replaced by the new 1700.  It is being offered at $1000, half off its normal price.  It look great and sounds great but is fundamentally a neutral amp.  May not be for you if you need something warmer.

I cannot speak about the Rogue Sphinx specifically, but I have owned two Rogue Audio preamps, the RP-1 and the RP-7 is my current preamp.  The quality is first-rate, the performance is excellent—I am very pleased with the RP-7, and the company is very responsive to customer questions.  I have emailed them several questions, and they have responded promptly and thoroughly.  Rogue produces are made in Pennsylvania, and they will actually perform upgrades to many existing customer products to bring them up to late model standards.  I have the black version of the RP-7, which I think is quite attractive without appearing exotic.

@freediver The Rega came up in my search and I have a Rega TT. But I can't get over the look of the Brio

@ricmech23 thank you, I am considering Peachtree too, little hesitant about its looks

Peachtree Nova 300, I had this integrated driving my Klipsch Cornwall III’s you won’t be disappointed. I see one here for 850.00 

You should SERIOUSLY go over to usaudiomart.com & search for Rega Brio..There is an almost new,Authorized Dealer Demo for $600.00 from Hudson Valley HiFi that is a stone cold bargain..It's been there a while so there is a chance it was sold & the add not updated but if it hasn't,you can spend a LOT more $ & not get as good an amp... 845-219-1730 call or text, mike@hudsonvalleyhifi.com....
I have NO affiliation with the dealer,just trying to help you get a decent amp at a decent price..Good luck & don't forget to update us here when you get something..

I should add Audio by Van Alstine ca1

@freediver 

thanks! 

My oversight about AVA

I have a phono preamp, I don't need it in the integrated, so I should have mentioned it.

My budget is around $800. These are all around 12-1400 so I would have to keep saving or get lucky.

I am very interested in the Rogue as well in the Primare. I am lukewarm on the Vincent and the NAD but they seem to be good mid-fi amps. The Hegel is at the higher end, price-wise, so I should probably get it out of my head.

I will read up about the Rogue! 
I would also add Sugden but it's way out of my budget.

Well you didn’t specify your budget so that would help..Also at least 1 of those hasn’t been made in years & brings a premium on the used market as well as NOT having a PHONO stage(SimAudio i5)..
The Vincent,Hegel H160/H120 & Primare DO NOT have PHONO Stages,the A.V.A.is a PREAMP ONLY and the NAD is Class D which I would think might not have ANY warmth at all with Klipsch speakers...
Of all the I/A’s you listed,the Rogue Sphinx V2 looks like it would be the best choice even though it has tubes in the pre amp stage they are low level & will give many thousands of hours use without needing any care or replacement..It has a good PHONO stage that will use either MM or MC cartridges,excellent headphone circuit & the 12AU7 tubes can add some nice warmth to those Klipsch speakers..Sounds like a winner to me!