My last Integrated Amp: $5-10,000?

Chinook,

While of a different mold than what you are likely expecting to hear about here, I would suggest you look at the Linn Akurate Exaktbox i.  I paid $7900 for mine new at the dealer in March 2021.  It accepts only digital inputs.  Mine is paired with a LinnAkurate System Hub ($4000, also in March 2021), and provides 6 channels of very clean, very conservatively rated 100W output.  The integrated itself (the Exaktbox i)  is below your max price, but the combination is above your max price, and includes a first-class streamer to boot.  In my case, this is used to drive two AV 5140 floor standers in "aktiv" mode, and the results are stunning.  Except as forced to do so by further technical advances, I do not intend to mess with this setup again for the rest of my life.  I have that "in love" feeling every time I switch this system on.

Maybe the Krell 300i integrated Amp  

Mfg link to Krell 300i amp

$5-$10 grand!

For a pocket of silver that big, consider either the 340i X, or the 600i v2, Integrated Amplifier from Sim Moon Audio. Both give you plenty of head room for driving most speaker loads.

Sim Moon are known to be detailed, transparent & built like tanks.

@chinook9 

H.

just saw your post. I had the 590 AX II. I did enjoy it for vocals very much. Listened to lots of vinyl with it as it has a built in phono stage. Vocals were really nice with the amp. It is not in any way a powerful amp. I know people talk about specs, and it isn’t a “weak” amp but for rock I found that when pushed the sound pressed and sort of screamed. A little like being to fast in 3rd gear. Classical def didn’t have enough power. Jazz and vocals are nice. So if you like to rock out I would maybe go with a bit more power. I have spent time with the levinson 585 and that def has more bass and power. For sure. It is more neutral sounding, a tad colder than the 590 but it has more guts and sounds good. The Luxman 509 to me has nothing in common with the 590. Totally different color as it is designed AB vs class A. To my ears the 509 was not nearly as nice as the 590 or the 585. Somebody mentioned pass, the INT 60 would be much more powerful than either Luxman. Pass puts out lots of power in their class A designes. I also listened to Boulder , Ayre . Someone mentioned gryphon 120. I actually do believe that will be your amp because of the vocals and rock. The 120 is considered to be a fantastic integrated with a slightly warm color. I sold my 590 AX II luxman because it just didn’t have the power I needed for classical.

OP:

Some questions that I have not seen answers from you.

1. What type of speakers do you anticipate using? Efficient, sealed, high power, Tower, bookshelf, etc

2. Do you want balanced inputs/outputs

3. Solid state or tube