Several years ago, I had to move from a very large listening space, to a smaller listening space. In the smaller room, I determined that, even though I still held on to my large, full range speakers, that space consuming separates were no longer an option. My speakers are pretty inefficient and I need a high powered and high current amp to drive them properly. I ended up going with the incredible Hegel H590 integrated amp. With the H590, I can honestly say that I don't miss separates at all. The Hegel H590 is an absolute beast!!!
user poll on seperates vs integrated
Hey guys, I wanted to try and crowd-source some (likely very opinionated, unscientific) knowledge. I've read about the benefits of separates (have only ever used integrated myself), and I'm wondering how those benefits compare to the benefits of higher end parts/assembly, when controlled for cost.
To put it more plainly, would you likely get better overall results from a $5000 preamp and $5000 amp, or from a $10,000 integrated, given the likely quality/components used in equipment in those price ranges.
If you're experienced both separates, and integrated amps that cost the equivalent of those separate parts added together, can you speak to which you preferred?
Thanks for weighing in.