Integrated amps are usually purchased in order to save space or compromise in some fashion. If you like the very distinctive sound of McIntosh, then definitely get a tube amp. Tube amps have a real musicality and realism hard to achieve with solid state.
Integrated tube amp vs Tube amp?
My first foray into tubes. Does it make sense to get an integrated tube amp if I have a tube preamp ? I have a McIntosh C2700 now. Should I just look for a straight tube amp to pair with the McIntosh? Do I get an integrated tube amp and use it’s preamp ? I guess I am asking will I get more performance ,for my money, by getting just tube amp?