After years of separates, I'm going integrated. Anyone else do the same?


I'm rethinking my listening room. I want my audio rack to be more minimalist vs lots of boxes, wires, and clutter. I know separates, in general, will sound better. However, at the level of my system, I'm not certain the difference would be as apparent. In the grand scheme of things of Audiophilia, my level of components are mid-fi at best (BHK Pre, First Watt J2, Elac PPA-2 phono, Pro-ject s2 Dac, ZU Omen Defs)

I'm favoring one of the Luxman Class A's (I know Luxman is getting out of the Class A business. The only way I would favor a built-in Dac is if it were upgradable like McIntosh or Accuphase. I'm guessing a Luxman or Mac built-in phono would sound just as good as to what I have now (Elac PPA-2).

So the question is, who else has gone to integrated? Do you regret the move or are you glad you did?

 

aberyclark

Yes, went integrated years ago. I’ve never looked back. Integrated tube amps now rule my world. I’m very happy!

@runwell 

Yes it is a class D amp. I’m very impressed so far. I was never fond of class D in the past.

 

Jeff Rowland has very soft sound, I love it. but I don't have the chance to listen his class D.

Sorry for the late arrival 

I also am thinking Integrated for my 2 channel listening.

am considering Hegel M120 & Rogue Audio Pharaoh

on the preowned market

not very much exposure to Integrated other than a Luxman integrated, back in the early 90's.