Why no Class D integrated love? (from manufacturers)


Unless I'm mistaken, it seems that Class D integrateds are not receiving the same attention from manufacturers as a whole. Sure there are the Peachtrees and NAD's of the world but by and large it seems the better class D tech is going into separates right now and that's somewhat disappointing to me. It's easy to find affordable separates based on the latest Icepower and Hypex modules but almost impossible to find integrateds based on anything but the lower end modules, for example the Nord integrateds.  Perhaps I am missing something? It just seems like this is an area that is ripe for some innovation. Anyone making "affordable" integrateds based on Hypex NC500 or IcePower AS1200 for example?
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I understand how some having been exposed to cheap class D amps would react like they do. But, they failed find out about the excellent ones. I find that with a great class D amp in certain respects tubes will not be missed. There is one company that does not buy modules from Hypex nor ICE. They pioneered their own design and use them in their own amps. For an integrated amp? NuPrime makes several integrated amps. Links to reviews within the review.https://audiorevelation.com/products/nuprime-ida-8-integrated-amplifier
I own two different of their amps. Some people here would hush up if they heard what they can do. These are not cheap class D circuits. And, they have pioneered their own designs.