A lot of interesting takes on the question. I am in the camp that separates are superior in most cases. It will also depend on your budget. There are now some super priced integrated $20k - $40k+ that I am sure would satisfy most hard core audiophiles but most of those companies still produce more expensive and superior separates. I would be very happy with the new Vinnie Rossi SE integrated even though he admits his separates are a hair better.
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?
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