Integrated amplifiers-experiences,insights and auditioning.

[Opips2]

Originally Posted by naturephoto1

An integrated amp is usually stereo and consists of a preamp and stereo power amps. It consists of one less component than a stereo receiver that would include the tuner and one component more than true separates.

Rich

Funny world, A Electronic store has sell mostly receiver in build amp, HDMI, optical digital and analog connector. mutl-channel analog..etc

integrated amp is pure stereo but not have in 5.1 analog. (snap) more spend it elecronic preamp and receiver systems.

Why not save time and buy a intergrated amp with 5.1 analog and stereo???

[rded]

Originally Posted by John72953

I haven't listened to a Bryston in years, but if memory serves me correctly, I woud say that it delivers music with a certain oomph (you know there is lots of power there). The SimAudio is a bit more refined in my opinion, but also slightly more clinical (not as warm, maybe overly detailed?). At present, the SimAudio seems to be the darling of Canadian audio manufacturers.

John

Thanks John! As far as Simaudio is concerned, its just not my cup of tea. To my ears Simaudio focuses too much on the short comings of recordings and bloats certain frequencies esp with CDPs when upsampling vs digging into the music and what the rhythm should be. That's why it tends to be boring for me.From your observation the Bryston seems more musical than analytical.But does the Bryston make your toes tap? Does it have PRAT(pace rhythm and timing)?

Originally Posted by Opips2

Funny world, A Electronic store has sell mostly receiver in build amp, HDMI, optical digital and analog connector. mutl-channel analog..etc

integrated amp is pure stereo but not have in 5.1 analog. (snap) more spend it elecronic preamp and receiver systems.

Why not save time and buy a intergrated amp with 5.1 analog and stereo???

I get what you are shooting for. Unfortunately I don't know if there are 5 or 7 channel integrated amps.

[Opips2]

Originally Posted by rded

I get what you are shooting for. Unfortunately I don't know if there are 5 or 7 channel integrated amps.

Denon new intergrated amp with 5.1 channel and blu-ray player in build intergrates amp is cost amlost over $2,000

you can a ipod usb connect to Denon intergrates amp.