Best Integrated, period.

Keithr, what do you mean? What is not even close to the DarTZeel? All integrateds?

I'm kind of torn. I like working with both separates and integrated amps. From my experience, I don't think that sound quality is the issue. I think the Integrated can sound just as good as separates. But with that said, I have never heard separates that are from the same company in my system. So from my understanding that may be the best way for system synergy as long as one likes the sound sig. of the company's products.
I think ergonomics of one's system is more the determining issue. I think people that have a tv/video system (in my case just two channel) that integrated's are better(even though I currently have separates). If I did not have a tv to incorporate, then separates would be okay. There is just so many cords and interconnects and cables all of the place. My back wall is a mess. It was worse when I had a sub.

I have never heard it, but I wonder if the Lindemann 882 Integrated should be part of the conversation? What about Luxman Gear, the 509u?

Anyone heard the new ModWright KWI 200 Integrated yet? For starters, looks nice and has plenty of power.

Some others not mentioned that may be worth looking into.

Magnum Dynalab MD 309. This is a hybrid design. This one at least one great review.

Hegel H200. This one was the TAS component of the year for 2011.

Chapter Audio Precis 250S- compact nice looking. Has a class D amplification stage.

Leema Acoustics Element.

Canor Audio TP 106 VR- This is another nice look integrated and is hybrid design. They use the 6550 tubes.

Anyone heard the above integrated amps?

Anyone heard the Burmester 082 or 032? Should these be part of the conversation?

I have had the Burmester 082 in my system for over month. IMO, this is an incredible integrated and I can see why Tone Audio holds this one in such high regard. Of course i have not heard everything, but I would think the O82 as well as the 032 have to be listed among the best.

Interesting on the Krell. I always thought Krell stuff was to harsh or bright. I couldn't stand it, but it has been about 10 years since I have heard any of their gear. Maybe things are better in that regard?

Never heard a Krell. Always stayed away because I was told they are dry, bright and hard sounding. The Vanguard looks like a good product though.

The McIntosh MA 8000 was named the best amplifier in the HI-FI World 2014 awards. Anyone heard this 300 wt 100 lb beast?