I like LFD Mistral. They have a potent integrated amp that I heard at a dealer. I own thier preamp and enjoy its smooth, large sound and its attractive, quality build.
Hidden GEMS
I am in search of small audio manufacturers out there that put out high quality equipment at extraordinary value. Companies that don't spend any money on advertising/hype but that are there to promote their to sell their well made products at a fair value. I don not mean ML,Krell, Plinius, AR, Sonic Frontier, etc...all good products but absolutely REDICULOUSLY priced!!!