I'm a Parasound dealer and in general, I'll sell about 5 to 1 HINTs to the separates combo (P6/A23+). The HINT really is a well done integrated that's a pretty nice value in regards to other units out there.
Sonically, as noted above by a few others, I think the two are very, very close.
Sonically, as noted above by a few others, I think the two are very, very close.