Totally untrue separate are always better, the key is how well executed the integrated amplifier is . There are advantages such as less power cords and interconnects,fuses ,that is always a plus
my Coda CSIB integrated is as good if not better then most separates even up to2 x the price. This has a Separate-pure class A preamplifier ,Huge 120 amps on demand , a 3kva potted transformer over 80k in capacitance , compare that with Any amplifier under $8k, and direct coupled-to the thick trace Copper gold circuit boards . Most younger guys don’t even know These are ex engineers from Threshold that Worked with Nelson Pass and in business now 35+ years. Stereo times has a Great current review on it ,it’s a Steal at under $7k, and 3 power choices in % of 1st watts in pure class A.
my Coda CSIB integrated is as good if not better then most separates even up to2 x the price. This has a Separate-pure class A preamplifier ,Huge 120 amps on demand , a 3kva potted transformer over 80k in capacitance , compare that with Any amplifier under $8k, and direct coupled-to the thick trace Copper gold circuit boards . Most younger guys don’t even know These are ex engineers from Threshold that Worked with Nelson Pass and in business now 35+ years. Stereo times has a Great current review on it ,it’s a Steal at under $7k, and 3 power choices in % of 1st watts in pure class A.