Best Integrated, period.

It is probably impossible to specify the "best" integrated amp. But if you're looking for a good one in the $800-$1000 (USD) range, you should give the Rega Brio-R an audition. I just bought one to replace my old NAD c740 receiver and the Rega is a big bump up in terms of depth, clarity and detail. I've mated it to pair of GoldenEar Aon-3 bookshelf speakers and I've never heard better sounding music in my residence. My other components are" Rega Apollo CD player; Rega P2 turntable (bias-2 cartridge).

the one i've owned since selling off all my class A amps, tube amps, preamps, on and on and on...

Carver's ultimate receiver by Sunfire...handles any load, sounds great, and inexpensive. After years of moving gear in and out and choosing to get out of the racket this is it...even has a phono stage and am-fm tuner. Where else can one find a former $4k receiver that sells for $1k and sounds like a million bucks. Don't knock it 'til u've tried it.

I owned the Neodio NR600 signature and it certainly would qualify as one of the top integrated available. I did prefer it to the Gryphon Diablo in my system.

Anyone heard the Neodio NR 1200

Yes, I have. It offers a very detailed sound -- i.e. high frequencies are stable and strong. Vs the Dart, I felt it was more precise, perhaps even, a bit drier.

Another outstanding integrated is the Vitus Signature ~25W/channel amp. I preferred that to the Gryphon -- albeit, the Gryphon is more powerful & thereby more versatile.

I can't say it is the best integrated out there, but for a little under $6k the Melody AN211 integrated is outrageously good. I don't think I could get this level of performance and musicality out of separates anywhere near the price (I've owned Shindo and 845 set monos).

Just ditch the crap 211 tubes it comes with and plug something nice in and this thing is special, provided it meets your power needs.