Originally Posted By: PeterChenoweth
While it's not the identical amp section, I know that Integra is Onkyo's high-end brand, and so they share some of the same design philosophy.

IMO, skip the Integra.
If you were not keen on the Onkyo, the Integra isn't going to be any better.

The Rotel path is certainly a good one, or there's still that option to just find a good external amp section and choose the AVR with the best features of preference.
Some good inexpensive amps include Anthems MCA series. Used you can get a MCA20 or 30 for about $500-700 Cdn.

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