Separates vs A/V receiver

[Kirsty_Mc]

Separates have the following advantages:-

• You can mix and match pre and power sections.
• You don't get lumbered with a useless analogue internal tuner... you can buy a DAB separate tuner.
• You can use technologies (such as valve amplification) which are not available in a receiver.
• You can adopt monoblock power amplification.
• There is additional shielding between the pre and the power stages.
• The stack looks impressive.
• If you go for valve amplification, you can dispense with central heating.
• You have a sufficient wad to even think about separates!!!

... amongst others.