New Creek Destiny 2 versus Anthem 225 integrated

Haven't looked into footers or dedicated amp stands, although that would probably make a difference.

The Anthem is probably more on the musical side than analytical, it's not a harsh or fatiguing amp like some other solid state amps are. It has a very smooth mid-range and firm bass response. It actually shines more for watching movies and tv than music because it makes voices sounds real and full-bodied. I don't have enough other amps for comparison, but so far I'm particularly happy with how it serves for television and movies that I'll probably move it to a home theater set up eventually and look for a separate 2 channel speaker/amp when I have the room and funds.

Also, I think you are serious about getting the most of your rega table, you'll probably get a dedicated phono stage to the line stage in either integrated, so I wouldn't worry too much about the phono stage in either integrated.

Thanks Silentmobius for adding more info abut the 225's sonic characteristics, but then again it is a perfect match to Paradigm spkrs. This is the amp I'm most interested in for a 2ch HT, factoring in budget and performance. I will begin to start saving up.

I was using the Destiny 2 in 2010 with a pair of Quad 22L2s and together they packed a really nice punch. For a solid state amplifier in that price range I was really pleased with it and would recommend it for sure.
It was my intention to keep the Destiny to pair with some Harbeth SHL5's(which i had tried together and liked)but I ended up with an ARC VSi60 instead and now use that with the SHL5's.