Integrated with passive preamp section. Good or bad idea, or both ?

I think, active preamp is important, either separate or not.

inna05-13-2019 5:21pm

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mrdecibel Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,065 posts 05-14-2019 at 01:11am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Audio Research makes them. I had one on loan to me, so I know first hand. I believe more companies do as well.
dekay Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,678 posts 05-14-2019 at 01:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Liz: My old MF X-A1 as well as many of the Creek's as well as the Audio Refinement integrated. And, this is just off the top of my tiny little pointed head.
nrenter Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 766 posts 05-14-2019 at 03:58am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Ayre AX-7e integrated is a solid-state power amp mated with passive gain control and source selection. Love mine.