That's right, worf. As Ian Masters points out, competently designed receivers/amplifiers simply amplify and don't add an audible sonic coloration. This is indicated by basic principles of audio technology, and claims to the contrary collapse when put to the(blind listening)test. Flat frequency response and inaudibly low noise and distortion are all there is, which comes at quite low cost these days.

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Enjoy the music, not the equipment.