Of course I'm talking in 'used-prices' but I'll place my Passive Placette/Belles 150a hot rod against any combo/intergrated--in the 1600-for-both,range. It goes against the grain in performance for the price.---Sure you need good stuff ahead of the pre and good speakers to hear just how good cheap stuff is.
integrateds in the modern age: consensus?
Hi everyone,
Integrated amps are pretty well established now as a viable component category. I don't think are many people left who scoff at the basic concept of an integrated.
Is there any sort of general consensus that has been reached on the issue of integrateds vs. separates at a given price point? As in, would a great $5000 integrated -generally- be considered equivalent in standing to a great $2500 preamp plus a great $2500 power amp? The answer's probably no, but I thought it would be interesting to see.
Integrated amps are pretty well established now as a viable component category. I don't think are many people left who scoff at the basic concept of an integrated.
Is there any sort of general consensus that has been reached on the issue of integrateds vs. separates at a given price point? As in, would a great $5000 integrated -generally- be considered equivalent in standing to a great $2500 preamp plus a great $2500 power amp? The answer's probably no, but I thought it would be interesting to see.