All-in-one integrated, 10-15K range, class A/B only

The Hegel H590 is 300wpc and $11k new. Open box around $8k. Reviews are very good. The H390 seems to be the better deal at 250wpc and the same dac and features. It is $6k, but it can be purchased closer to $5k. I recently upgraded from a NAD C388 to the H390 and I absolutely love the H390!

I own an Aesthetix Mimas with DAC and phono modules. Excellent integrated and under $10k. 

The reviews all said the 390 was great for its price but that the 590 was on a different level, and the 590 is well within the budget, so might as well get the best for the money willing to spend. If wattage was the only difference and didn’t feel the need for then that’s different. Having said that it sounds like speakers arnt set yet and I do believe I saw Maggie’s 20.7 mentioned as a possibility( they can suck up lots more power than 300 watts no problem) And also that he was looking to go with efficient speakers so much this time. Based on that, I’d look into as much power as possible, and for anyone who bass is a big deal, the more power, the better the control over the bass. 

Yes! Mimas was on my list as well. It's class D, but has tube pre stage so might work. I will check it out.

Isn't the Gryphon 300, 22K? Might have to look at used.

Yes, if I look at Hegel it will be the 590. So I won't have to wonder what I am missing out on.

Hello @essrand - First, I think your specifying a price point is entirely appropriate and, in fact, essential, to generating intelligent and helpful responses.  But there are all kinds on here as I learned from being a 25 year Agoner.

I think I may have been in the same or similar SS integrated boat as you are and I believe I am in a position to provide useful feedback.  Many of the above comments make truly excellent suggestions which should be weighed. 

I have four systems in my home (large home) and two are based on SS integrateds.  One is the Mark Levinson 585 and the other is the Pass INT 250.  The Pass is driving Raidhos and the Levinson is driving Magicos.  Both are in your wheelhouse, i.e. $10-15K and 200 WPC or more.  

I must say I love them both, but the Pass is closer to a tube amp than almost every other integrated mentioned, and that includes the wonderful Hegel, DartZeel and Vitus integrateds. Also, the Pass is simply the best with an analog front end.  (I have a post seeking turntable advice so if anyone cares to help out there, that would be nice).

Both companies excel over many of the others mentioned, however, in customer service, with Pass being over the top.  But Harmon is also very responsive.  This is an important factor for me. I have a son who is an electrical engineer educated at Georgia Tech, but I can hardly replace batteries in a flashlight. 

If you would like more detailed feedback on these amps please feel free to message me. Hope some of this is useful to you.  Regards, H