SoundStage has posted a review of the $2695 Rogue Audio Tempest II integrated amp and says this:

...it is also at a price point where many people are considering separates instead of an integrated amp, but you should only do that if you’re getting better performance for the same money. I’d say listen to the Tempest II before making up your mind.

Good point, integrated amps should, theoretically, surpass separates at the same price. With int-amps, the manufacturer decides what matches sonically, both in hardware and in cabling. Take the tweaking out of the equation, I say.

Despite looking like a solid state giant, the Rogue Tempest II has tubes all around. Four KT88s tubes churn out 90 stereo watts. Remote control with just two big volume buttons included.

Rogue Audio Tempest II Integrated Review [SoundStage!]
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