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... should I Buy a New Integrated, or upgrade/update/rewire my existing...

Simple question:

If I want more power I go for a New Integrated: thinking about Rowland Continnum S3 (plenty of power; does it have a pre-ou/main in?)... Not cheap - but a Final-kind-of-purchase, and live out life with it. ANy lower cost suggestions - either vintage or newer, but only stuff you listen to daily please...

Or if not: take my existing Integrated - Onkyo A7 - and upgrade the internal wiring, update whatever the tech thinks will make a sonic improvement, and replace the power cord (not detachable) with a better new direct-wired in one...

Thoughts please...
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smrex13
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Ah yes, the timeless Onkyo vs. Rowland debate ;).  If you are considering the price range of the Rowland, I would imagine there are a lot of options, including separates.  Paraneer is right on the money - depending your speakers you could go for anything form a flea watt SET to massive SS mono blocks.  More specificity would help people give you more accurate recommendations.

Best, Scott
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