Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?


I’m trying to find a HIGH QUALITY integrated that has:
1. A no-corners-cut real class A - A/B power stage.
2. A real, high quality analog preamp line stage.
3. A good phono stage.

Aside from a few very high end products, the above described integrateds seem not to exist. Why can’t I find a quality integrated? Do we just have to accept having a pile of boxes?
madavid0
I love my integrated amp! I feel like I've finally gotten off the component merry-go-round and have a centerpiece I can use for years to come. I replaced a pre-amp, amp and phono pre-amp with the one box and got rid of two interconnect cables in the deal. I'm very content.....
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