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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.
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I am a current owner of the Edge G3, this after years of seperates and other integrateds. I am completely happy with the G3, match it with a great source (for me the Naim CDX2) and speakers and it works. It works better for me then most seperates. I must admit WAF and space drove me to take a close look at integrateds.

I am reviewer for Positive-feedback.com and have had the chance to listen to several integrateds. My review of the Plinius 9100 and the G3 will be posted soon.

If I had a dedicated listening room and mucho $$$ of course I could do better. All in all I am not feeling the least bit deprived.
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