The right audio-video equipment at home or work makes a huge difference in the listening and viewing experience. And, like computers, today’s audio-video technology is amazing and getting more advanced with each passing day. But it doesn’t have to break the bank or cause the kids to start skipping meals either.

If you consider yourself as a true Audiophile, there’s probably no debate in your mind as to which is better, the separate amplifier or the integrated amplifier. In the world of high-end audio-video, this is a big topic of conversation. For the rest of us, however...