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Why amps, pre-amps, integrated amps???

OK, having thusfar asked questions on this forum that have exposed me to the odd raised eyebrow and snicker for my gross audio ignorance, I shall go farther still, and venture to ask: What, exactly, are amps, pre-amps, and integrated amps??. More to the point, what, exactly, is their purpose; what do they do? And why do pre-amps and amps still exist comfortably in the audio market when you can get them combined as an integrated amp?? I just don't get it. Would much appreciate your learned revelations - after, of course, you've finished with your hoots, knee-slaps, and cat-calls.
georgester

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erikt
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"It is difficult to find an integrated which equals the performance of separates."

I would tend to disagree with this as a whole-sale blanket statement.

Integrateds are often overlooked as the 'value' component.

For a given price point, integrated amps can be the better value and performer. For a given price point, separates involve additional costs for separate chassis, power supplies, interconnects, and even power cords.

Take the same amount of money and you could easily step into a 'better' integrated over separates.

So, it depends.....
erikt
256 posts
 
^^^^^

You are talking about separate separates! :-)

Again...just saying "separates" are better that integrateds is meaningless (cuz there are mid to lo fi separates and hi end integrated) - everything matters so it all depends on specifics.

You gotta do your homework and you gotta get your ears on for real listening.

The big fat paint brush doesn't work in audio
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