Sound staging; Sepertaes Vs. Integrated


Is ther a technical reason as to why seperates can (Or do) throw a wider and or deeper soundstage? I have great imaging from my integrated but, also remember that my seperates that I used to have threw a bigger stage and was wondering why that might be and if someone could could help as to the reason(s) why that might be?
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Showing 1 response by phaelon

Agree with Robsker.
Unless you’re comparing the same circuit design - the only differences being those necessary to to expand/condense between one and two or three chassis - the comparison is unfair. My current integrated amplifier throws a more convincing soundstage than many separates that I’ve heard. Quality of parts and design are the key factors, not the number of boxes they’re in.