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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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gregrolka
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It’s certainly an interesting question.  

Would a $30,000 integrated sound better than a $1,000 amp and a $1,000 preamp.   Well I hope so and it better.

Would a $10,000 integrated sound better than a $5,000 amp and a $5,000 preamp?  Maybe.  I’m sure there are some nice integrated amps at that price point.  
 

The other issue with separates is compatibility.  Will they work well with each other?   Hopefully but you never know.   With an integrated you shouldn’t have that issue.

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