Integrated amp w/decent headphone out under $5k

@mlsstl That was sort of the intent of my original question - to see if anyone is “doing it all” (for me at least).  From everything here and my research, if does seem that LTA is alone in giving equal attention to both the headphone and speaker outputs.  I should have mentioned that I’m at least 30% of time on the headphones (prefer speakers but can’t disturb my family early or late in the day), so pretty important 

I’ll talk to LTA and Omega this week to get some questions answered but at this point I’m likely going with the Z10…

Thanks for all the input - I will et you know how it goes 

@timlub Never heard of SST but interesting product. Out of my price range and looks like a preamp only - appreciate the info

@leemaze yes - other equipment listed in the initial post and also my virtual system (click on my ID)

@soix Thanks for the input.  The MZ2 was under consideration but concerned if 1w is sufficient, although I’m in a small room ad typically listen at 85db or less.  I will check with Omega as they are the ones who made me aware of LTA.  Regarding the MZ3, price is close enough that I figured I would just go right to the Z10 to give some flexibility in case my speakers change as they sometimes do…

@jperry Will take a look at Luxman. Wasn’t familiar with this model but recently heard about their SQ-N150 which at 10w could also work.  Have to say their website is terrible - very hard to figure out their lineup and of course no mention of prices! Appears they do have a dealer near me though. 

@ghdprentice Exactly! I tried out a PS Audio BHK preamp thinking I could get both; impressed by the preamp, headphone out was thin and fatiguing - even though the reviews said it was good… LTA appears so far to be an exception from what I can see.  Trying to simplify my system, but as a wise man once said “everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler”!
 

I will check Woo however, just in case.