Separates?

cdn5003
cdn5003 Posts: 144
edited May 2010 in 2 Channel Audio
What are the advantages of separates?

I currently use Head and Shoulders shampoo + conditioner all in one. Would it be an upgrade to use separate shampoo and conditioner?

Do you guys prefer separates or integrated?
HT Setup: Onkyo 706; Rotel RB-1075; Rti A3; Csi A6; Fxi3's

2 CH: Squeezebox Touch; Dared SL-2000a; GoldenEar Triton 5 or Lsi9's; Parasound 2125; SVS SB12-NSD; Music Hall DAC 25.2
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited April 2010
    I use Suave for Men's 2 in 1. I have no plans of changing anytime soon.
    The nirvana inducer-
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited April 2010
    Integrated Aussie for the daily use.
    DKG999
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    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited April 2010
    Come on! Herbal Essence 2-in-1 shampoo+ condition is the best!

    If I have the $$$, I'd go for separates....like separate Suave Professional shampoo and condition.

    Btw, Pantene and Dove suck!
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited April 2010
    no doubt separates work the best.. what little hair I have left on my head.. loves the cleanining power of full body shampoo, then keep that shine going with a nice conditioner

    never cared for the 2:1
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited April 2010
    I've used the pantene 2 in 1 for years.. completely works for me
    Main 2ch -
    BlueSound Node->Ethereal optical cable->Peachtree Audio Nova 150->GoldenEar Triton 2+
    TT - Pro-ject Classic SB with Sumiko Bluepoint.

    TV 3.1 system -
    Denon 3500 -> Dynaudio Excite 32/22
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited April 2010
    Integrated is great. One less component and one less set of connections/cables.
    Jake
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited April 2010
    eh sepeartes as I found I can get it baby butt soft when doing so.
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited April 2010
    For audio I prefer separates. For my hair I prefer all in one.
    Sunfire TGP, Sunfire Cinema Grand, Sunfire 300~2 (2), Sunfire True Sub (2),Carver ALS Platinum, Carver AL III, TFM-55, C-19, C-9, TX-8, SDA-490t, SDA-390t
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  • Cpyder
    Cpyder Posts: 514
    edited April 2010
    I usually use all-in-ones, but I sort of feel seperates gives me silkier hair.

    PS: I love this thread and how everyone has just gone along with it. :)
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  • dhart86
    dhart86 Posts: 1,594
    edited April 2010
    Whatever shampoo the wife brings home. I use rotel separates for audio, I tried both and think separates are better.
    PS: some of you guys need to drop the soap....uh, I mean shampoo!
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    Second Rig:
    Roon> PS Audio Directstream Jr Bridge II > EE Minimax pre (Tutay mods) >Belles 150A Ref >Monitor 5 (Westmassguy-modded)


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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,603
    edited April 2010
    AXE shampoo and conditioner all the way! :D


    Separates are the way to go imho. I love having the flexibility of trying out different power amps/preamps in the chain. Especially since I got my old Onkyo pre back working.
    --Gary--
    Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited May 2010
    Reported^^^
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,603
    edited May 2010
    erm....what? :confused:
    --Gary--
    Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited May 2010
    If you go with separates and you love the amp you can get a new preamp. If you have an integrated you throw the baby out with the bath water.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited May 2010
    I find that my hair is more balanced, and smoother- especially on the top end with separates. It's got a livelier feel to it. :)

    All in one's leave it dry, dull and flat.
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  • cdn5003
    cdn5003 Posts: 144
    edited May 2010
    I am loving my Adcom GTP-450 preamp and Adcom 535 amp combo for two channel listening. It is clearly better than my home theater receiver in stereo.

    Thanks for the humorous responses guys. I have learned a lot here and had some good laughs. I will try separates for my hair and let you know what I think. :)
    HT Setup: Onkyo 706; Rotel RB-1075; Rti A3; Csi A6; Fxi3's

    2 CH: Squeezebox Touch; Dared SL-2000a; GoldenEar Triton 5 or Lsi9's; Parasound 2125; SVS SB12-NSD; Music Hall DAC 25.2
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