Impressions: $1k-$2k integrated amps

What do you guys like about those amps?

the phono stage?
the volume control?
the timing?
the power?

@helomech can you compare your impressions of those 2 amps, their phono stages and their overall pros and cons?

Hi @kren0006: thanks much! this is cool!

Hi @elliottbnewcomjr.

The amps on my list are examples, and definitely ones I’ve looked at closely, but i’m open to any thoughts on any integrated in this price range. I'm really just interested in a dialogue of impressions about these amps to see if any consistent trends/characteristics emerge about different units.  Also impressions of the included phono stages are of interest, as these seem to vary wildly from amp to amp.  Anything to add?

Thanks!

@shtinkydog haha yes perfect!

Thanks @mlsstl and @kren0006!

these are great impressions!

im really not looking to *purchase* something at the moment, but just would love to collect informed opinions of people who’ve listened to/owned Integrated in this price range. Thank you!

anyone else?

And how do you like the inbuilt phono stage on the Moon?

Any thoughts on these speakers with these amps?

@skypunk thanks for that info!

can you share more details on your experiences/impressions with each amp?

Thanks @nealkot. That looks like a great piece!

have you heard any others?

Anyone have thoughts on the two Primare amps?

@helomech I have the A-S801 (i think in part due to previous recommendations by you). I love it. Is the 1100 a substantially better sound? have you heard the 2100?

@skypunk I demoed 2 Moon units (the bottom and the top) and was VERY impressed. It was a memorably satisfying sound. However the lower end ran out of power pretty quickly driving Magnepan LSRs. Still it’s been on my mind ever since.

Thanks for the thoughtful insight guys!  Love the Primare, Anthem and Yamaha impressions - these are just what I’m looking to gather. 
Regarding Speakers, I have a few:

Wharfedale Diamond 10.7
Rega R5 (With RS tweeter)
Rega RS1
Wharfedale Diamond 220
KEF Q100

they are all pretty flexible IME so far. 

With some quick math it was about $1,000 in today's dollar ($350 in 1981)

Fun!