After comparing Yamaha AS301 and Rotel RMB1075 hooked to Denon AVR X3200W, I could only conclude that for music, integrated amplifier is the way to go. the integrated amplifier drives the yamaha ns777 towers much easier than the Rotel. On the integrated amplifier I don't even need the subwoofer even though there is an option to connect it. For music lovers, i would say, go for integrated amplifier.