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Integrated amp: Can it perform equal to separates?

I need to downsize to lessen moving expenses. Want ot find an integrated amp that can possibly perform equal to separates. Currently have a Bel Canto PRe3 line stage and a pair of Red Dragon M-500 digital monoblocks. I am also getting out of analog, and want to have just two pieces of electronics, that is, an integrated amp, and a CD player.

I need at least 100-150 RMS. Don't need any special features on the integrated that is, theater processor loop or inboarded DAC. Can spend up to approx $2100 for a USED and VGC integrated?? Thanks, Jim
sunnyjim

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phaelon
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Sunnyjim,
All things being equal (except cost), separates, just by virtue of redundancy, should have the potential to outperform an integrated. If cost if figured into the equation, I’ll take an integrated almost every time, because the slight potential gain to be realized by that redundancy will rarely justify the cost.

If, what you’re really asking is, can you get top notch, state of the art performance from an integrated, the answer is an unequivocal yes.

I did the same thing you’re looking to do, and haven’t looked back.
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