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price point to move to separates vs integrated

Hi,
I have spoken to different dealers about the most effective way to spend my money on amplification and have gotten different views. (I know opinions are like elbows, everyone has one, or two...).

One fellow said something along the lines of: as soon as you can afford low end separates you should go that route over a more expensive integrated due to the interactions in the same chassis.

Another suggests still going integrated at $6K.

I realize my ears are the final deciding point but the grey stuff between them is longing for a more concrete set of guidelines.

Thanks for your thoughts and replies, the more the merrier,
Gus
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rockadanny
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I wouldn't say that if your goal is less expense go integrated amp anymore than I would say if your goal is more expense go separates.

You misinterpreted my meaning. "Less expense (via fewer ICs, power cords, power outlets)". You can save money by installing fewer ICs, power cords, power outlets, dedicated lines, etc. That equates to less expense for ancillary equipment. I did not mean less expense because integrateds are cheaper.
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jafant
19,915 posts
 
separates all of the way!
harley52
79 posts
 
Do you know the rules for input/output impedance. That's why an integrated is my choice. But if you know how to mix and match then separates or a choice also. I got tired of it. But YMMV.
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