Recommendations for a integrated amp


Lately I have been thinking going integrated from separates. I been interested in an integrated amp so I can keep it simpler with less signal chain. Also am looking for one that has a USB input so I can eliminate my interface as a dac. I am mainly looking SS but is not limited to. My budget is around 4k but I  am flexible. This will be powering a pair of Triangle  BR03 speakers. 

BTW,  I currently have a Rotel RC-995 preamp and a Acurus A150 amp with a Focusrite interface as a dac using Tidal on my laptop as a source.  

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+1 on a Krell K300i with the digital board. The integrated amp sounds great and the DAC is great too.   Loads of class A power (90W at 8ohms, doubles in 4 and doubles again in 2).  Elegant, refined, and powerful.   You can routinely find them about $4k used.

I have one and love it.   I also have a NAD M33 Masters Integrated and that’s not bad either and those can be found at $3k used.

I am on the fence about NAD, but would listen to it, try it out. I like simple like Musical Fidelity, Creek, Belles, etc.

I really like the convenience of Hegel H190v. How would you describe it sound? I like a more analytical and neutral sounding with a slight edge on the warm side. 

If I was you I’d go for the H390 as it’s a better sounding amp and has a much better DAC than the H190, so considering both those things in your situation I think the H390 is very worth paying up for and can be found used right around the top of your budget.  I also think it will provide significant improvements over your current separates.  Here’s a good review that may give you a better idea of its sound characteristics in case you haven’t seen it.  Hope this helps, and best of luck. 
 

https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/1365-hegel-music-systems-h390-integrated-amplifier-dac