Integrateds the future? Well my first was 1973. Tried separates, but its just impossible to do as well without spending a lot more. Sorry. Just a fact. So they have been the future for 50 years, at least. You should be more clever and say integrateds are back to the future.
Is integrated the future for 2 channel audiophiles?
More and more integrated hitting the shelves. Although, there are plenty of dedicated preamps, I have just noticed lots of increased discussions over the past 2 years for integrated amps.
In general, consumers are downsizing. Baby boomers retiring and going to smaller homes. Millennials and gen z prefer smaller homes as well ( in general - there are always exceptions).
I think the turntable trendiness has leveled off ( there will always be vinyl fans...I’m talking about the people purchasing because it’s trendy).
The masses probably favor a/v receivers. However, it seems integrated amp choices has increased quite a bit for 2 channel fans.
Thoughts?
In general, consumers are downsizing. Baby boomers retiring and going to smaller homes. Millennials and gen z prefer smaller homes as well ( in general - there are always exceptions).
I think the turntable trendiness has leveled off ( there will always be vinyl fans...I’m talking about the people purchasing because it’s trendy).
The masses probably favor a/v receivers. However, it seems integrated amp choices has increased quite a bit for 2 channel fans.
Thoughts?