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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.

chrisryanhorner

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nonoise
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A bank robber will always rob. One job can net him all the money he'd ever need in life but the money is not the goal. He'll find some reason to blow it all so he can get back to robbing. 

It's the same "for the most part" with some here in this hobby. The sound they get can be fantastic and satisfying, but that's not why they're in this hobby anymore.

All the best,
Nonoise

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nonoise
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Your body is going to change rendering that tailored suit unwearable whereas that one size fits all will keep on keeping on. That's why you keep on going to the tailors. You're in the diminishing returns zone at around the $10K mark. 

All the best,
Nonoise

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If $10K is your budget, try and audition the Technics SU-R1000 integrated. I have its little brother, the SU-G700M2 and would only consider moving up to that if budget allowed. Integrateds have come so far these days.

Another county heard from.

All the best,
Nonoise

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