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Originally Posted by Formerly YB-2
Many, if not most, manufacturers (Accuphase, Boulder, Gryphon, Pass Labs, etc.) have really done a great job with integrated amps over the past 5-10 years. Compared to separates, I don't think the better ones loose a thing SQ-wise. I'm very pleased with my INT-25 and don't think I've lost a thing to the separates it replaced.
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Couldn't agree more, Glenn. One of the most impressive components I've ever heard, regardless of price, was the DarTZeel CTH-8550 integrated amp. That puppy is incredible... 
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