After years of separates, I'm going integrated. Anyone else do the same?

The Pass Labs XA-60.5 monoblocks look like some serious amps, beautiful too. Perhaps keep them since John Atkinson thought that way.

My first amp was a Marantz 1060 that I bought in 1972. After that I had separates from HK, McIntosh, Apt, Luxman, Adcom and several more until last year. Moving into a new house the clutter of separates had a SAF of 0.00. And while the audiophile in me really wanted a Luxman or Mark Levinson 5805, cost overruns on the house meant compromising my turntable budget or my amp. After much research, hand wringing, and reality checking, I pulled the trigger on a Marantz PM7000N. I have no regrets. What I saved easily covered my VPI Prime Scout and Hana SH. There's very little the PM7000 cannot do, and for my listening a solid 60-80 eatts is adequate. Do I still dream about that Mark Levinson?  Sure. But the bottom line is the simplicity and value of integrated amps across the board is unbeatable.

"If you wish to retire your Pass power amp (if you had it) at 1/3 price, I will take it.  Let me know please."

I've been down this road. I had an Aleph 5 that I still kick myself for selling.

I doubt I'll ever part with the XA-60.5s. I'm not one to keep gear when I've made a decision to move on, but those mono blocks will be an exception.

"Whatever you do we all cheer for you."

I appreciate this sentiment and share it. There a many paths to striving for audio nirvana.

Yes,years ago,,,Ive been running both SS and tube integrated for some time and never felt a need to go back .

All New Riviera Audio Labs Levante Hybrid Integrated amp 

Great reviews on this amp from Twittering Machines and Stereophile !