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Seperates vs Integrated at $2000

I would like to hear from members that have moved from an integrated to seperates or the other way around . Given the same approximate value, @ $2000 total used, is one configuration beneficial over the other ?
I know that this has been discussed elsewhere but not within the context of equal and specific values .
I would be listening to fast dynamic music such as classic rock and contemporary blues, near field and in a small room . Low level characteristics are important .
Can anyone help ?
saki70

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shadorne
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The difference is in the flexibility of having a physical separation between preamp stage and power amplification stage.

I do not think you can generalize that one or the other definitely sounds better. If you don't need flexibility and only need an amplified output then the integrated approach will probably be cheaper for similar performance/features.
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