Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?

Vinnie Rossi LIO.  With the LIO yo have choices.  Choices of input line stages, DAC, two different phono stages, headphone amp.  You can order it one way and change it as your needs change.  This is the finest piece of audio equipment I have ever owned and recommend it without hesitation. Good luck on your journey. Cheers!

+1 @nonoise

Mcintosh MA9000 sounds awesome.  Loads of power, all the connections you'll ever need, superb DAC, MC/MM phono stage, tone controls.  Two problems: it weighs 100 lb and costs $10K.

+ imhifiman. Great find. The OP can get one for each room and still stay within the budget. A true "integrated".

+1 on the Vinnie Rossi LIO (w/ DHT stage). I’ve owned Ayon Triton, Triton II, Accuphase E-560 and demoed the Luxman 590-AXii, as well as owned separates from Modwright and Herron.
The LIO was juuust right. As versatile as it gets and w/ the ultra-cap off-the-grid power, it’s the cleanest tube sound I’ve heard. Also the preamp is killer, as I am using it as DHT preamp only with a reference quality $15k amp...and the internal amp in LIO stood proudly not to far behind my amp. Excellent reviews and show coverage out there for the LIO.