Thanks pre! I'm really new to this (as in I'm coming in with zero knowledge). What is an integrated amp and what is its difference to a Sakura 387? Also what is the difference of the 387 to the 387A?
Thanks in advance for the help and the patience!!
Let me try.
An integrated amp is usually a two-channel (can also be multi-channel) amp w/ a built-in preamp.
A preamp is where you insert the output from your player. It has volume controls, input selectors (optional) and tone controls (optional).
Add a built-in tuner to an integrated amp and you have a receiver.
Receivers can be stereo or multi-channel.
Audio/Video (AV) receivers have DD/DTS processors.
Sakura also have integrated amps and they are cheaper.