Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?


I’m trying to find a HIGH QUALITY integrated that has:
1. A no-corners-cut real class A - A/B power stage.
2. A real, high quality analog preamp line stage.
3. A good phono stage.

Aside from a few very high end products, the above described integrateds seem not to exist. Why can’t I find a quality integrated? Do we just have to accept having a pile of boxes?
madavid0

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Mcintosh MA9000 sounds awesome.  Loads of power, all the connections you'll ever need, superb DAC, MC/MM phono stage, tone controls.  Two problems: it weighs 100 lb and costs $10K.