Power/pre amp vs Ingegrated vs Receiver for 2-channel/5-channel

[aevans]

Gday aevans.
However, if you are going out to buy a new component, I'd suggest power/pre over integrated any day (assuming they are all the same brand, and the same series within that brand).

I have a golden rule, the more money you intend to spend, the MORE TIME you should
allocate looking around, reading, researching, testing, auditioning, before making the
final purchase.

I promise this is the last time I bring it up, but If you don't audition this amp http://www.bursonaudio.com/Burson_PI-100.htm I will consider your research effort insufficient