Reciver/Integrated same sound?

I just naturally assume that all other things being equal, stuffing a tuner or a HT processor in the same box will be a compromising attribute.

You'll need a bigger power supply to service the additional load, or you'll keep the same power supply but shared system wide. The circuit will become more complex to accommodate more functions, etc.

But you know, your mileage I expect may vary.

That one could not tell the difference between a NAD receiver and a NAD integrated doesn't say a lot to me. Yes, I think NAD is seriously overrated. Slow, dark and veiled. Can't imagine how you could tell the difference between components unless we're distinguishing the difference between muddy and slightly less muddy.