user poll on seperates vs integrated

It comes down to the design and parts quality not the price. You can get close with a very good integrated unit but it is difficult to design something with having the chassis limit your overall design. It can be done but then you might as well go the separate route at that point. If you are looking for a SS unit the Mark Levinson recent integrated unit can be purchased for under $6K for a B-stock.  IMO it is the one to purchase versus everything mentioned above.

Happy Listening.

Maybe stating the obvious here, but the answer is …. It depends. A very good Integrated is better than more inferior separates. I have had both separates and integrated over the past many years. I currently have an Integrated, the T+A PA 3100 HV, and before that the PA 3000 HV. I will not change it, unless it breaks down, or I somehow become extremely rich, which is almost certain will never happen

IMO separates are the only way to go! Never a good idea having a box containing parts sharing responsibility’s , one size fits all or a tailored suit ? Lol 

Cheers 

I started with a Primaluna PL2 w/photo stage.  I added a CDP, a TT, and a Tuner.

took the Photo stage out, sold it and bought a series of 4 tube Photo Stages settling on a Hagerman Cornet II.  Big sound difference.  Got Hooked.  Bought a used Decware Mini Torii( dual mono int)  Added a DAC and Mac for Streaming.

I like that I can change anything in the system, I can even add a pre to the mini torii.

Your body is going to change rendering that tailored suit unwearable whereas that one size fits all will keep on keeping on. That's why you keep on going to the tailors. You're in the diminishing returns zone at around the $10K mark. 

All the best,
Nonoise