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Opinions on best integrated under 10k?

Father Christmas has been early and left me a very sizable bonus check!
So time to spend it before the other half can....

Looking at building another system but thinking of just a very high power integrated amp.
Wish list...
200w or more.
Balanced inputs
Digital inputs
Phono inputs

A quick look shows items like McIntosh ma7900 and Mark levinson ml585 which both seem to fulfill all or the majority of my wants.
Sure there are others.
So thoughts and any current or previous owners of suitable candidates please chime in
Thank you in advance
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uberwaltz OP
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Just been looking over Hegel h300 and 360, both of which seem to have had good reviews and both have decent onboard dac, no phono but that was bottom of my wish list anyway.
Anybody here had actual experience of either of these?
jjue
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I used to own Hegel H200 and heard both H300 and H360 at audio shows and dealers. Decent amp for the price. Didn’t try the onboard DAC but I used to own a Hegel HD25 DAC and loved the sound. For the prices I see on Agon now, I think it’s a no brainer decision. But that’s just me...
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@jjue 

As far as prices on Hegel I had come to same conclusion and was part of reason for asking if anybody had any real life experience of them.

jjue
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@uberwaltz

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Hegel H300 or H360 for the prices you see on Agon now. The reviews on TAS and other magazines match my impression. But keep in mind that Hegel is still not Gryphon, Dartzeel or Vitus. That’s an honest feedback based on my personal ownership and audition experience of these brands.   
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Decided to save some dollars and have purchased a Hegel H300 for the princely sum of $2000 right here on agon.
If i get 90% of the ml585 for 25% cost I am happy considering its role.
It already has the WAF from showing her the pix so that is half the battle.
Will report back on actual sq once it is here.
Thank you for all your suggestions!
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