Integrated vs. Separates on a Budget

Another vote for Parasound Halo integrated

You should list these things before any realistic recommendation! 

1. What speakers are you using? B&W DM630's

2. What size is your room? Not sure. 12 x 17 l love the room. Makes a huge difference.

3. Do you want tubes or SS?  I prefer a warmer sound not sure if SS can be that.

4. New or used? Used is ok if it still has a warranty.

5. What features do you need?  A good preamp and streaming capability. Definitely want these. Again, TIA

Take a look at the Rogue Cronus Magnum III in that price range. Decent enough internal phono (especially if you're just now getting into vinyl).  Used ones pop up fairly often too.

I'm an integrated guy, so another vote for integrated.

I don't know your  speakers, but I'm wondering if 3k is a large amp investment relative to your current speaker investment (3x?).

If you are pat with the B&Ws for the foreseeable future, I wonder if you couldn't be quite happy with a lower investment in the amp, with more budget for doing things like sorting out the vinyl.

Thanks again everyone!

Klimt