Ever gone from seperates to an integrated?

Just did 3 months ago. I went from tube separates (Melos Maestro linestage and Melos MAT-180 amp) to a Karan Acoustic KA-i180 integrated. The Melos amp is triode class A to 50wpc and triode class A/B to 170wpc. The KA-i180 is a solid state integrated weighing 40 lbs (half of the Melos amp) and putting out 170wpc class A. It only has a remote volume and a manual input selector. The Melos equipment together retailed for $7300.00 new and about $2600.00 used. The Karan retails for $6000.00 new and I paid $2200.00 used. The Melos stuff sounds very good, but I must admit that the Karan stuff sounds much better. I have more space on my rack, I use less electricity, I gave up nothing in power and the sound is better in every way. I actually think the Karan is more tube sounding then the Melos. I have been through a few differant separates, tube and solid state mixed and matched to all tube same manufacturer (Melos), and I am blown away by the Karan integrated. I can't understand how anyone could say that quality separates could sound better then a well designed quality integrated or visa versa. There are differant quality sounding systems on each side and you just need to find the sound you like in an integrated if you are considering one. IMHO