Best integrated amps

That is a pretty small budget. NADs typically sound pretty good for the money. I think that is the model I had… gave to a friend. He is using it.

I would save up a thousand… then start looking. 

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649859972-audiolab-8000a-integrated-amplifier/
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649621550-cambridge-audio-axa35-stereo-integrated-amplifier/
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649853915-nad-c326bee/

Why do you keep starting duplicate threads?

@thecarpathian, it is part of the young audiophile’s upgrade path...a sad, impatient, confused one, especially when on a budget ( but I speak for many of us ). I responded to his other, duplicate thread. A complete rebuild would be more than his budget, but is an amazing thing ( new chassis, new connectors, new attenuators for volume and tone, and a few more goodies ( all this from AliExpress )

No. Not worth the change. Listen to ghdprentice. You're not going to find anything better for $300. NAD 3020 is a classic. You'd have to spend a lot more to out perform it.

What are your sources and speakers? Keep the 3020 and focus on those if you really want to hear a difference.