looking for a Integrated amp $6,000 range

@iconicaudio
What’s the voltage of your country? If in USA or Canada there’s an open box demo at: https://seattlehifi.com/demos/?hegel-h390-integrated-amplifier-with-dac-open-box-demo
but you must call for the price.

Cambridge Audio Edge A $6k also had great reviews.

Trying to get best price/performance  I was targeting the Audio Alchemy combo (now Elac Alchemy), then the Cambridge Audio Edge A, then the Aesthetics Mimas $7k. I also liked Hegels which has a lot of positive reviews.  I ended up blowing up my budget by purchasing used Constellation Inspiration pre+amp (TAS top 50 audio bargains) partly to help avoid upgradeitis.

If you purchase used gear, make sure it’s the correct voltage.