advantage of seperates vs integrated

Rsjm80,
I agree with Kclone but I would like to give you s suggestion that would improve the sound of your system immediately, whether it's an integrated or separates: stop playing the new age music. You're welcome and no charge. Sorry, couldn't resist.

Thank you to Kclone, Phaelon, & Noble100, I think maybe you're all right in what you've said, just that I have lusted after an ARC LS 10 and an ARC amp and call it quites changing (yeah sure!) but maybe I should hold out for maybe a used Sim Audio i7, MAC MA6900 or an ARC DSi200 when some more money appears since I run the CD 3 mk2 balanced. Noble100 just to reassure you I only listen to Enya or something else VERY INFREQUENTLY but the sound stage is entharlling! Thank you again I hope this will cool my jets for awhile.

ARC did not make their rep with SS, neither did Mac. I am not sure either would be an improvement.

While I don't disagree with the above posts, separates can typically have some advantages. Separate amplifiers allow one to isolate themsleves from the delicate signals within the pre section, usually have better current availability into lower impedance's (especially true w/ ss), have more power options, more options overall, possibly better channel separation, can be more conveniently placed for better heat dissipation, allow for more customization between pre and power, power amps can be plugged into separate power lines, allow for an easier upgrade path. Apogee's typically work better with typically gutsier separate power amps. There are some intergrateds that compare with separates, but there are far fewer to choose from.

Rsjm80,
That advice was free so you got your money's worth. Enjoy your music.

Yanni