Rotel over Integra?


I have a chance to upgrade from my Integra 5.3 to a Rotel RSX 1057. It will only be used in a 2 channel set up. I have always heard that Rotel was musical and truly audiophile quality but will it be better than the Integra? Being honest, I would like saying I own a Rotel as part of my setup, I suppose that would be worth the upgrade. Just feeling better about it, probably makes it sound better! Thoughts please?
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Thank you, I have actually listened to  decent Rotel setup at my father in laws, and it was what started me down the road of putting my own system together. I will take a listen to the Marantz receivers as well, my SACD is a Marantz and I love both the build quality and sound.

Thanks to Auxinput and Randy 11input for your input. I decided to go with a Marantz 5007 and I'm excited with the musicality. Much warmer sound and the highs aren't quite as harsh as before, and the mids are cathartic. Next I'm looking to replace my Yamaha speakers with something a little better. Possibly Polk Audio TSi series or Paradigm, mostly due to a limited budget, I love Focals but just can't stretch that far. Baby steps gentlemen. Thoughts?
No Magnas, here's what's on Craigslist right now
Polk Audio TSi 400 - $150
Vandy 1 - $250
Paradigm 7 v3 - $200
Paradigm 7se MK3 with Marantz Receiver $200
KEF Q55 - $225
KEF Q90 - $150 with a bad low pass filter
Various Klipsch - $200 - $300
Energy Connoissuer C6- $300