After years of separates, I'm going integrated. Anyone else do the same?

“I would be curious if someone did a blind test between separates and integrated if they could hear the difference. If they can hear the difference, what would they hear? They would need to use a manufacturer that manufactures separates as well as integrated.”

@larry5729

I knew sooner or later someone going to show up here suggesting ‘blind’ testing regime. Let me just say, the premise of blind testing is flawed as it does not work for music or the equipment in question. It actually test something else - the tester himself and his abilities 😊

@garyalex I go thru a funk like this every few years. I've been thinking about rearranging and switching in and out components for a long time. I have seen quite a few nice "minimal" systems and I am rethinking my room. Yes, I'm hoping some change may "help" with the funk. However, its like driving the same car for a few years. You get a new one and becomes fun, at least a while, to drive again. To be honest in 5 years time, I'll probably change out something again. 

@audiojan I was looking at that same amp or the 30.8 to go with my BHK before my 'breakdown" lol

@james_edward I have heard a few ZU Speaker owners say the Luxmans are a great combo. 

The only integrated that I have seen lately that excites me is the Trilogy Audio. 

I had both a First Watt and XA30.8 and never could warm to either piece. I will say that Pass has among the best customer service I have encountered.