I have a 4-year-old Sunfire signature amp that puts out 800w to each of 5 channels into 4 ohms and am using it with an Integra 9.8 Processor. The only thing that went into a box was the Sunfire processor, which is very outdated. Maintaining separates yields more flexibility and I agree that the processors will need upgrades before the Sunfire amp will. Most are now going towards software upgradeability where possible.
I am using the Sunfire to drive center and surround channels for movies and it does a very nice job, especially considering the caliber of the rest of my 2-channel system (which is also used for movies). I guess I'm just of the old -"if it ain't broke, don't fix it" school...
Not sure how much sense it makes to lean towards an integrated unit when you've already got a great solution for part of your "problem" in the Sunfire....
I am using the Sunfire to drive center and surround channels for movies and it does a very nice job, especially considering the caliber of the rest of my 2-channel system (which is also used for movies). I guess I'm just of the old -"if it ain't broke, don't fix it" school...
Not sure how much sense it makes to lean towards an integrated unit when you've already got a great solution for part of your "problem" in the Sunfire....