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Was my friend given misinformation.

My friend is just getting into audio for a music system. In his price rang I thought the Rogue Sphinx V3 would be a nice choice. He could also look at the Revel Concerta 2 line of speakers. Well he decided to stop by Magnolia at Best Buy.  Not a bad setup he got a Denon 3700 AVR and a pair of B&W 603's. He said the salesman told him to stay away from integrated amps as they are not anything but stripped down AVR's without the features. So I guess all us owners of 2 channel preamps and integrated have been duped. Who knew??

luxmancl38
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blackdoghifi
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Think of it this way, in 3-5 years when that POS irreparably craps out you'll be able to say I told you so.

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onhwy61
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Oh, I get it now.  This is a post where audiophiles can unload and feel superior to the unwashed masses.  The AVR is a POS, it has too many features, it has no place in a serious system, it's a bad system, it's a joke, etc.

If he also spends thousands on cables, footers and fuses you guys would say it's his money and he can do as he pleases, right?

uncledemp
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You may be able to say I told you so- but don’t do it.

Friends are more important than stereos.

Bad blood over stereo gear is silly. Life is short,,,,

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audioguy85
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Why in the world would anyone ask a best buy guy what to buy? There is so much info out there on everything, so it is not that hard to do your own research....I don’t get it.

luxmancl38 OP
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What I basically objected to was the way the salesman described the differences between a AVR and an Integrated amp. Putting down an Integrated amp as just a stripped down AVR was wrong. Let’s face it he’s going to point out all the features you get w/the AVR and for most consumers they’ll go for the feature packed item. Plain Integrated's are just not as sexy.

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