Is there some reason that you have to have an integrated amp? When you buy an integrated amp, you are committed to only having only that power rating and sound. What do you do when you change speakers? And you don't say anything about how much power you need for your speakers or what kind they are.
For $1200, you could build a Bob Latino ST70 power amp ($900) and something like a Hafler DH110 for about $300. Or you could look for a good deal on a tube preamp and look for something like a used B&K or Hafler power amp.
There are many possibilities.
For $1200, you could build a Bob Latino ST70 power amp ($900) and something like a Hafler DH110 for about $300. Or you could look for a good deal on a tube preamp and look for something like a used B&K or Hafler power amp.
There are many possibilities.