@som Pathos, Unisom, Circle Labs....ModWright. Tons of options. You can or you chose not to, your choice. Go in peace.
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.
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@recklesskelly every single one of those hybrid units you’ve mentioned has a compromise in functionality (except maybe the McIntosh) compared to my Audio Research/Pass Labs combo. Whether it be limited balanced inputs, no balanced ht bypass , no way to integrate my xvr-1 crossover and subwoofers. In my situation my AR pre does exactly what I want |
@som enjoy your listed life. |
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It would be interesting to do an actual survey of participants related to this subject. Key questions could extract a lot of raw data from the group, and could be viewed in detail, or summarily. I can think of a dozen, or so, questions off hand that could reveal a lot about the decisions and choices members made. It might be helpful? |
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