Recommendations for modern integrated with tone & balance controls other than Mcintosh


The "purist" approach is no longer viable for me due to recent hearing loss, and I'd also like to simplify my tube separates which consist of preamp, power supply, and pair of mono amps.
 Budget up to 10K. But, of course,  I also could just go with a Schiit Loki for $149 bux and keep feeding my tube gear. :) Thanks in advance for any suggestions.


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Late to the party, but if you decide to still look for an integrated I would also recommend giving Luxman a try.  Either the L-590AXII if you prefer a Class A amp (30 watts 8 ohms, and doubles to 4 and again to 2 ohms, though that's a conservative rating) or the L-509x for class A/B (120 Watts 8 ohms, 220 4 ohms).  In addition to tone controls that can be bypassed, Luxman has a very good internal MM/MC phono stage if you need that.  I auditioned both before deciding to spend more on the new D'Agostino Progression Integrated, but found both very musical.  Also for your situation, MusicDirect sells both of them with a generous return policy so that you can try them in your home without much risk (though be forewarned that they require quite a bit of break-in).

MusicDirect, of course, has other integrated amps (and separates) that you could also try.  Crutchfield is another possible source with a generous return policy, though their offerings are more limited.