Yes it depends on who builds it. I have a completely rebuilt from the ground up Heathkit integrated. It was built by Sam Kim and with the right speakers it's magic. It also has a great MC phono section.
Separates or Integrated? What makes more sense?
If you had $10,000 to spend on amplification, would you put all that money and get a really great and pricey integrated amp like a Pass or Luxman. Or, would you use that 10k to buy a really great preamp and amp combo. Apart from the convenience and space consideration, hypothetically how would you choose to spend that 10k if sound was your main criterion.
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