The only brand new modern integrated I know at that price point that will generate enough watts to drive efficient (i.e. 6 ohm) floorstanders is the Cyrus One. I heard it at the Munich High End Show and it was a jaw dropper. Hard to believe something that small and reasonably priced could be packed with so many features and still deliver the goods - and it did!
If you are prepared to consider the used market then I highly recommend any Octave integrated. They don't hit the used market often and when they do they get snapped up quickly. Their build quality, reliablity and (most importantly) sound are very hard to beat.
Ray
If you are prepared to consider the used market then I highly recommend any Octave integrated. They don't hit the used market often and when they do they get snapped up quickly. Their build quality, reliablity and (most importantly) sound are very hard to beat.
Ray