Preamp and amp in same case, bad idea?

[jtmsrl]

Im building an amplifier using ICE power 500ASP+500A preamplified with a Nutube B1. I was thinking on having all in the same case, would this impact negatively?

Attached is my layout

 

[Kyrk]

Well arent integrated amplifiers essentially this? just keep that transformer the further away from the other components you can.

 

[Enzo]

That ICE module is a combination power amp and SMPS, there is no transformer.

But I do agree, this is what integrated amps, stereo receivers have been for decades. In pro audio, we have instrument amps with preamp and ICE power amp in one unit.

 

[jtmsrl]

well thats a fair point from you both. ICE module still gave a transformer in it, should I try to get it as far as possible or it shouldnt matter

 

[JMFahey]

Short answer, it doesn´t matter.

Unless you place your sensitive preamp input half inch above the ICE Power switching supply area, that is.