What integrated amp under a grand is your favorite

I also have the Audio Refinement integrated and it is a very friendly sounding amp. It has good bass and relatively good resolution and is listenable no mater what recording I have fed it. You can also find it at some discount if you ask.

Chris

I picked up a used Arcam FMJ A22 for $800, and for that money, it is very hard to beat. I would call it a very smooth and liquid sounding amp, but still retaining good clarity and control. While I have not tried any tube integrateds in this price range, it seems like there are a number of very interesting options available.

Bought a Roksan Kandy III for $750 plus shipping from an audiogon dealer (demo) with full warranty. Sounds very strong and smooth, and great soundstage. Actually sounds stronger and cleaner than my old setup of PS Audio IV H and Hafler xl 280, rated 145/ch, which it replaced. And it comes with remote. Everything works great.
See www.roksan.co.uk for details.

I like my Ideal Innovations Custom 30 for $600.

I have a Jolida 1501A hybrid purchased through Galen Audio at a discount which makes great music. I've hooked it up to a variety of speakers and though all sound ten times better with the Jolida.