Musicl Fidelity A3.2 integrated or A3 separates

I am only somewhat familiar with those pieces from prior research but I suspect it is worth the difference.

Quick research shows your going to get a bit more peak to peak current (72) from the A3 with what appears to be a very conservative rating of 120 watts into 8 ohms and 210 watts into 4 ohms.

Hi Tdav,

The separates are a definite class above. In their day they were considered outstanding, particularly the preamp. The separates have choke regulated power supplies and in design and execution are related to the limited edition high-end M3 integrated.

The A3.2 competed in the lower-middle end of the market.

I bought an A3 integrated which if memory doesn't fail me was $2400 Aust. A few years later I replaced it with the A3.2cr pre-power combination which was $6000 Aust RRP (but cost me $5000 because they were running out).

If you can get the separates now for only $300 more it's an easy decision.