The integrated amp is a good value meaning is does pretty much everything pretty good, The other amps discussed here I forget the name Knight or something like that to our ears was better overall sounding but the build construction was just OK in our opinion. But these integrated amps are around $3K. Hope this was helpful.
Real world experience with Line Magnetic 805ia
Looking for comments from people with experience using the LM805ia in regards to it's ability to drive mod efficient speakers( say, 89-91db with tube friendly impedance curves 6-8 ohms) at realistic volumes without distortion in a medium sized room, ( 350-400 sq ft. ). I'm talking about full orchestral or large jazz ensemble pieces.