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TopRound‎:
Hal
I have 4 preamps you can borrow to try, see what they do for you good or bad
Personally I have found preamps to be a critical part of a system, they can have a great affect on a system, good or bad.
You have to find the right one for your system. Yes an integrated is an easy solution, but it does have a preamp function built in.
A separate allows you to tailor, and it could be a great benefit
I'm a tube guy so they are tubed , but tubes infront of SS usually is pretty nice :thumb:

GDHAL:

--- Quote from: TopRound‎ on December 22, 2022, 06:12:00 PM ---Hal
I have 4 preamps you can borrow to try, see what they do for you good or bad
Personally I have found preamps to be a critical part of a system, they can have a great affect on a system, good or bad.
You have to find the right one for your system. Yes an integrated is an easy solution, but it does have a preamp function built in.
A separate allows you to tailor, and it could be a great benefit
I'm a tube guy so they are tubed , but tubes infront of SS usually is pretty nice :thumb:

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I appreciate the offer, Mike. Very kind of you.

Of course, I realize an integrated has a preamp section, and the preamp is extremely important to sound character. I'm rather content with my Musical Fidelity M6si, which is dual mono configuration. And, I can connect a separate preamp to it and use it as just a power amp.

Thing is, I'm not the one contemplating making any kind system change. Charles is  :D

steve:

--- Quote from: rollo on December 22, 2022, 12:44:51 PM ---  Recently I have thinking about going to an integrated Amp instead of Preamp mono blocks. Weighing the benefits and disadvantages of both. Always was a dual mono Guy from source to speaker. Using a dual mono DAC which will remain. My previous experience was a smaller soundstage and imaging with integrated. I would need minimum 150W power.
  What are your preferences ?? and experiences ??


charles

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Hi Charles,

I would attempt to audition any and all integrated amps in your home in your setup first and compare. Please
take your time as first impressions may not leave a good lasting impression. I don't know how many times I
have read/heard of some one exchanging one setup to another and wishing they had their original setup.

cheers

steve

TopRound‎:
I think we're all guilty of selling a piece of gear we wish we kept!

Emil:
At this time in my audiophile journey, its integrated amps for me.

Currently enjoying my Belles Aria Signature

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