Integrated vs pre/power


Hi my friend overseas is considering the convenience of a integrated vs a pre/power. His speakers are very efficient.

Some of the integrated's he is considering are the Simaudio 700i, Boulder 865, Gryphon Diablo.
For pre/power he is looking at the Herron VTSP3A/Monoblocks, or the Ayre 5series combo.

will the pre/power always come out ahead, and in what areas?
celticsfan1

Showing 2 responses by tpreaves

Are you looking for reasons to talk him out of buying what he wants? If so,why?
No Stan. Are you,again? I still have the nasty e-mails you sent me reverend. Do you really want to go there?