An additional advantage of going with separates is you can have the power amps be monoblocks. This can allow you to place them closer to the loudspeakers, allowing for shorter speaker cables. With tube amplifiers in particular, this can really help improve bass impact and the ability to pick out vocals. When you have monoblocks the amplifiers won't share power supplies either- this can result in lower intermodulation distortion, which causes the system to sound smoother and more detailed.
Integrated tube amp vs Tube amp?
My first foray into tubes. Does it make sense to get an integrated tube amp if I have a tube preamp ? I have a McIntosh C2700 now. Should I just look for a straight tube amp to pair with the McIntosh? Do I get an integrated tube amp and use it’s preamp ? I guess I am asking will I get more performance ,for my money, by getting just tube amp?