Recommendations for a integrated amp

Rouge Cronus Magnum III dark- IF you want a smooth atmospheric holographically three dimensional sound stage, realistic tone that solid state can only dream of and a high end refined sound to boot.  

The Rogue sound quality matches up with the best- only lacking in ultimate power compared to even more expensive solid state amps. 

Hegel sounds recessed to my ears.  If you love midrange- go Rogue. 

@parkergetdean Thank you for your recent comment. That is exactly what is my intentions. Yes it would be a significant upgrade but I do plan on the speaker in the near future also as budget permits. 

@avanti1960 I really like that Rouge amp. I am not limited to the love of midrange which I love but a full produced full range response is important to me.   

One thing that has not been mentioned but is very important. The place you buy this amp (dealer) and the manufacturer should be reputable. Meaning you can get it fixed and get parts without a big hassle. It’s great to have a wonderful sounding amp until it doesn’t work. Then it becomes a very heavy metal box that sits there until you arrange to have it repaired. If it’s made outside the country you live in, is there a service center in your home country or does it have to be sent back to its home manufacturer base (in another country)? If so, what will your cost be?

@highend64 

Yes, different topologies, which accounts for the oft-mentioned sonic differences.

Service has been mentioned. I don’t know where you live, Here, in CA, Source AV Design Group in LA handles service. George Meyer AV in NJ and Pyramid Audio in Houston come up in Google search and there may be others. 

@stuartk I appricate your comment. Good to know on an unexpected case.