Opinions on best integrated under 10k?

Lol, Inna.
Glad you did not take offense, I was maybe a little harsh!

No Gryphon or Vitus or similar for me no.

I am quite happy with my little Ayre ax7e for now, it does everything I need and my tt via the phono into balanced inputs has never sounded so good.

Now I do have new speakers on the way to test against the Triangles, will see how that goes.

Diablo 300's used have shown up 3-4 times on Audiogon in the past few months for 9-11K. You have to grab them quick cause they sell in 1-2 days.

Yes, the used Diablo 300's go very quick once they are listed for sale.  Some are 220V and/or selling from overseas, so they are no good for me.  I would be interested to get a 120V one in good condition for around $7-8k.

120v Diablo 300 for 7-8k??

I would say get in line!

Doubt that is going to happen anytime soon

@uberwaltz  They are out there, but as RIAA mentioned earlier you will need to move quickly. If you go with a Euro spec unit (many more available, and lower prices) make sure Gryphon is willing to convert to US spec (I don't think you want to go the step-up transformer route).

I've also seen the Vitus SIA-025 (Mk2) close to the top of your budget range.

As you know, I have the T+A PA 3100 HV and am extremely happy with it. Their 3000 units can be had for close to the upper range of your budget, also.

These top tier integrateds are worth every dollar (and more) that you'll be investing in them, should you go forward with one. I encourage you to be patient and move accordingly. All the best.