I've had the A-s500 and thought it was a terrific integrated for the price. I moved up to the A-S2000 which is in a different league. If you can stretch, try and find a used one. Should be able to pick one up for around $1300. In fact, I'm trading mine in next week to my local store and they will probably list around the price I mentioned. (HiFi Heaven- Green Bay, WI).
