After years of separates, I'm going integrated. Anyone else do the same?

I debated for a while about separates v. integrated. IMO, we spend too much time talking about how it looks, and not enough about sound. I ended up with an Ayon integrated that is amazing, but had to remove a shelf to place on the rack. I am not a fan of accidentally kicking components not neatly placed on a rack. That said, I have no issues with integrated, and in fact will stay with this brand (Ayon), and integrated from now on. Absolutely nothing wrong with it, and nobody can prove differently. You don't need dual amps, quad amps to make the music sound better than you ever wanted it to.  You usually need a separate phono stage, but not always the case.

Interesting that people ASSume any integrated will sound worse than separates. I've been using them for years with the latest one being a Primare I32 with the add-on streamer and it's wonderful and sounds excellent. Personal bias is really hard to admit, apparently. 

No, not me.  I started with a receiver system back in 1973, 1 year out of high school.  Since then I have had 3 systems of separates.  My present system is still a work in progress (about 3 years to get it where it is) but new speakers are presently on order and I will upgrade the phono stage by the end of this year as well.  When I get too old and have to live in a smaller space I will go to an integrated amp system.  For now, this one is fantastic and I love every component and every change in upgrade.

Anyone who wants to cut to the chase for better sound rather than do it themselves should strongly consider an integrated amp these days in order to cut to the chase. The technology has come a long way and there is probably one out there for everyone at most any price point. Leave the technology integration to the experts.  Then you can just focus on the right speakers and room acoustics.

I did it as well…Krell K300i with DAC.  Class A with power!  Go with quality and good support like Krell, McIntosh, Pass Labs etc..