Smooth sounding integrated

I'd agree with the Marantz.  Lovely amp, good power and clean.   It plays nicely with other devices you may add later in life.

Another vote for Rogue Sphinx. I would say it stands pretty tall in this group of amps. IMO.

Rogue Sphinx was my second choice but I went with Bel canto C5i first because I wanted to give the latest and greatest modern digital amp technology a shot before relying on more tubes (and less flexibility with digital sources) and have never looked back.

That was in my second system. In my main system, bigger Rogue Pharoah is one I would strongly consider there still these days when the time comes.

When looking at integrated amps it is a good idea to know what kinds of inputs you will want or need when deciding. There are many very good sounding choices otherwise.

+1 for a Peachtree (try used!).

Good DAC to send audio out via Optical from TV. Comes with a remote (necessary for a TV integrated). Probably the best looking integrated to tick the WAF box. You’ll have to use the TV as the hub, and you can have a very minimal setup with your preferred streaming stick/puck. Throw in an iFi Spidf reclocker for $150 to help correct the noise your TV will introduce.

Peachtree NOVA 150. I will be selling mine in a few months since I will be going separates for a lot more $$.  However, it is an really good integrated, reliable, smooth, and relatively low cost. Peacthree is having a sale (they always seem to be having sales now) on the Nova line.