looking for an integrated amp in the $1500 range

This is a general answer because there were so many good  suggestions that I’m still working through them all.

But I’d like to point out as a member for some years now, and as it may be for others, I sometimes forget how generous and well informed the members are. But as the suggestions I’ve received show, what a great group. Thanks to all.

Well done andrake !!!

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@bgross 

”Find a vintage Sansui, AU-9500... best integrated I've heard at the $1500 price point. ”

For speakers that aren’t real hard to drive I totally agree! Wonderful sounding unit and build like brick s..t house. 
 

Seems you get a lot for your money on used Musical Fidelity integrated. My A1008 I sold I could only get $1,200 for and it’s a 6k unit new. Bags of power and really great clean dynamic sound with a little warmth. 

Regarding the rogue Sphinx…. I haven’t heard the V.3 which very well could be a totally different animal, but had the V.1 for a very short time. Did not care for it at all.