"Integrated Amp" Do I dare go there??????

Sorry, if I jumped the gun!!!! a little? just want to make sure you guys and gals are paying attention, and you did great. I've been around long enough to know there are some great Integrated amps out there!. Thanks

Well done Aoltes. Pure comedy.

People buys hi-end gears for different reasons : (1). For the love of music reproduced thru the gears. (2).For the love of the gears (3).For the proud of ownership and status = mine is better than yours. Aoltes, What is yours ? Don't have to answer here just reflect on yourself for a moment.

Everyone has a different opinion about Separates vs. Integrated Amplifiers. In my case, I went from separates to a single box solution because I wanted to simplify my system, reduce equipment costs (and cables) and had shelf space limitations. The final decision was not easy but I purchased the McIntosh MA6900 Integrated amplifier and the McIntosh MCD205 CD player for my Sonus Faber Grand Piano Domus speakers. The extra power plus the tube like quality of the MA6900 make these speakers really stand out. I was very surprised at how good my system sounds and so were my friends.

For my ProAc 2.5 speakers (2nd System), I purchased the Ayre AX-7e Integrated Amplifier and the Ayre CX-7e CD player. This system also sounds very good.

I suggest you listen to your speakers with several different combinations of separates and integrated amplifiers. This is the only way you can make a decision on the right combination of electronics for your needs. cheers...