If you don't mind the added clutter, can consider a separate DAC and amp instead. With that you have more room to play around each component.... as over time you may want to look into another sig, or upgrade either one, or change form (tube amp) etc. You know such occasional thoughts don't always come together one... as in want to upgrade both DAC and amp at the same time. You may have close shop on DAC and want to continue exploring amps, or the other way round.
With an integrated, common sentiments is... if it is meant to be built as a DAC, the amp section may be just average. If it is meant to be built as an amp, the DAC may now become the average. You want to improve it, gotta add DAC or amp, then end up spend even more. With separates, you get more flexibility and get to optimised your budget. But of course, probably cost you more than an integrated
Anyway, besides the options you mentioned, can check out the Marantz HD-DAC1 at Alpha Audio @Adelphi. Also an integrated. Feedback seems good. Costs slightly above $1k.