Help with picking new integrated for under 3k


Hi all, I'm seeking advice in purchasing a new integrated amplifier. Max budget is 3K. Slowly upgrading as I get more into the hobby.

Current set up is as follows:
Preamp  - Cambridge CXA 60 running as pre
Amp - Rotel RB 990BX
Phono Stage - Musical Surroundings Phonomena ii+
Speakers - Anthony Gallo Reference 3.1 
Turntable - VPI Aries Scout
Cartridge - Ortofon 2m Bronze
Interconnects - Audioquest Diamondback
Streamer - appleTV

80% of my critical listening is on the turntable but when I'm reading, have company over, and/or just hanging and don't want to get off the couch out I'll stream over my appleTV.

Presently strongly considering Parasound Halo Hint 6 and Musical Fidelity M6si. There's also a local listing for a Mcintosh MA6500 and a Hegel H3600 that I could probably get for around my budget, although the Hegel would be a bit of a stretch. So any thoughts on those two amps as well would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance. 
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Showing 1 response by niskymichael

Just wanted to add another vote for the Kinki EX-M1 integrated.  I have the first generation that only set me back about $2200 US.  One of the best values of my 40+ years as a high end enthusiast.  It looks like this original model is still available for $2400 (as opposed to the "Plus"  model for $2900).  You can find my comments/review of this amp posted at:
https://www.kinki-studio.com/news/ex-m1-magnepan-1-7i
Cheers, and best of luck with your amp purchase!  Michael