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Separates vs Integrated

Hi, my current set up consists of a Coda 07x Pre, Krell 300 XD Duo.  I almost exclusively stream with a Lumin U2 mini with S-Booster feeding a PS Audio Direct Stream MKii.  
 

I get drawn into thinking a really well done Integrated could be as good or better, something like the Hegel H600.  Logic being the synergy the Hegel should have outweighing the potential debatable benefits of separates.  Taking out of the equation my current set up has more flexibility, assuming I would likely keep the Lumin, crazy to think the integrated would match my current set up? 
 

 

mm1tt77

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captaindidactic
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If money is no object, Separates rock. However, I used to run separates, one preamp and two amps, and found that all of the interconnects add up. I switched to a McIntosh MA 12000 and since I only needed one interconnect from my Lumin T2 streamer, I was able to go with AQ Dragons. 

My dealer wants me to go with the new HiFi Rose streamer and still to come out, power supply for it, But I am curious about the 432 Evo. 

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