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Are integrated amps technically better than separates?

I'm assuming we are talking same class of amplifier and the integrated has the features you want. I'm thinking the integrated could actually be an improvement over separates due to being a more "direct" connection. Taking away the flexibility factor of separates, is my line of thinking correct?
aberyclark
ebm
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NO not this week.
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audition__audio
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NO! There is simply no getting around the advantage of separating components, power supplies, etc.
douglas_schroeder
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As might be expected, answers will vary.

Without comparison of actual units this is a thought exercise only having limited benefit to actual system building.

Results vary widely and wildly dependent upon the particular components and system build.  :)
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georgehifi
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aberyclark
Are integrated amps technically better than separates?
 

No! There is simply no getting around the advantage of separating components, power supplies, etc.

And also the biggest advantage to me is the, ability to be able to ditch the preamp, gaining transparency and dynamics if the source has a good way of controlling the volume without it.

Cheers George
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