I enjoy the NAD C-388 integrated with BluOS2i MDC module. It's the best all-in-one I could find with A-B speaker switching to drive 2-ohm loads. Not as fully developed user interface nor as easy to use as Denon/Marantz AVRs (on-screen menus). It checked all the boxes for $1,500 (with MDC) - which I think is a bargain considering some people would spend more than that on the interconnects required for seperates.
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?