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In Reply to: Value Q: Pricing pre+power amps, vs. the same specs in integrated.... posted by K-wey on March 20, 2012 at 14:08:56:
With regard to the W4S system, the STP-SE preamp is far superior to the preamp section built into the STI-500 integrated.
For one thing, the STP-SE uses costly precision discrete resistors in the attenuator, the STI-500 does not. The STI-500 is built to a lower price point than their flagship preamp and does not use a discrete resistor attenuator section.
And as viridian mentioned, you have two separate and dedicated power supplies in the separates (a good thing) and the flexibility that separates offer. From a cost perspective, you also have the added cost of two separate enclosures and there's no getting around that for any manufacturer.
I've been very curious about the STP-SE preamp. It looks like a very good design.
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