Are integrated amps technically better than separates?


I'm assuming we are talking same class of amplifier and the integrated has the features you want. I'm thinking the integrated could actually be an improvement over separates due to being a more "direct" connection. Taking away the flexibility factor of separates, is my line of thinking correct?
aberyclark

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Have 2 high quality systems. One has separates - 2 mono amps, preamp - that list for $20k.
Other has $7k integrated. Sound quality is about the same, although they sound different. However, the room sonic characteristics dominate the difference in SQ between the two systems.
For me, the integrated is obviously more cost effective.