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user poll on seperates vs integrated
In general, the decision to separate amp and preamp sections is to keep high power components away from sensitive lower power components. For the same reason some people prefer separate power supplies as well. It makes it much easier for designers... 
What is up with Audio Research during the pandemic?
 Audio Research deemed not an essential business was closed down for a significant amount of time. I believe they're open again. I believe they had people working from their homes . Shipping I'm sure suffered. I'm sure they have a shipping backlog... 
Amp and speakers blown
 I'm sorry you're going to have to do better. Give us an idea of how your wife blew up your amp and speakers at the same time. She didn't just turn them on and they were dead. It doesn't work that way. That wouldn't blow a fuse in that wouldn't bl... 
What to do with broken McIntosh Pre-Amp
If you choose not to get it fixed.  This is an alternative. https://www.schiit.com/products/saga-2?gclid=Cj0KCQjwz8bsBRC6ARIsAEyNnvqllaIsuLvQd6vC9HJQ7IwdvF_3v0WJXXWKUVx4PNYqMhNHcDVJS-oaAm6HEALw_wcB  
High value, giant killer speakers?
Magnepan the whole line.  LRS is the new small offering $650. It is designed to work well with high end electronics but a quality receiver is an acceptiable starting point.  They are 4' tall and work well with quality fast subwoofers. 
Great sounding/recorded albums
Carly Simons Greatest Hits,  Aaron Nevile Bring it on Home, Linda Ronstadt Whats New, Harry James The King James edition Sheffield Labs 
Help on ancient Audionics CC-2s
I have one cc2 that i referbed myself.  Would like another to bridge in mono.  If anyone knows about one. please email me