The $500 price point is a tough one. NAD, Creek, and Rotel are the first that come to mind. The good lower price integrated amps go pretty fast, so you'll have to check often and be ready to jump when one that fits your preferences and budget shows up.
Other options are vintage amps or off-shore manufactured models that benefit from the lower labor costs in Asia.
Expanding your budget by a couple hundered dollars or so increases your choices quite a bit.
Other options are vintage amps or off-shore manufactured models that benefit from the lower labor costs in Asia.
Expanding your budget by a couple hundered dollars or so increases your choices quite a bit.