best integrated amp.

I recently heard Wells Audio Majestic at AXPONA and it is excellent.

I would look at Luxman or VAC used especially if you want a phono pre included.

Ayre makes a couple of excellent ones

If the $5 to $7k is for new, then take a look at Luxman. Lots of features, built in phono and headphone stages. If you don’t mind used, there is a huge array of possibilities. The used market is very depressed right now and if you are patient, you can store a huge deal on gear that is less than one year old at 50% or less than retail.

Wells Audio, is certainly on my must-demo list!