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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Not a good thing to put your sensitive preamp circuitry in close proximity to the power supplies for both the preamp and power amp.

One of my  preamps has a separate power supply that is connected to the rest of the circuitry by  special umbilical line - they recommend separating the two by at least a shelf or two in a normal stereo rack.  The power supply also functions to provide power to other components.

Certainly an over the top approach, but that reflects thinking at that time on the topic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cXCFfec5mI

The power amp it plugs into is also pretty extreme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE5nlQ9LPYY