If you have time to waste on such questions:
I have a small NAD receiver that always seems to sound better than what should be a slightly better sounding Yamaha - since the Yamaha has more power. (75 watts in specs, but at least 40 watts in real life I would guess. Nad=20 watts). More power = more headroom = less chance of significant distortion.
I am having a hard time convincing myself that this is all in my head - the effect of a smaller receiver impressing me for it's size.
Same set up in same room - only difference is the receiver - and I hear it in both setups - the living room and in my bedroom.
Can anyone explain this to me? I know that ultimately the answer would be - get an Axiom amplifier - much better. But till then...
Thanks
Yamaha
Minimum RMS Output Power for Main, Center, Rear
20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω
[U.S.A. and Canada models] ........................... 75 W
NAD
Continuous output power into 8ohm 20W (13dBW) W/min. power per channel 20Hz-20kHz ; Both channels driven w/ no more than rated distortion
Rated distortion (THD 20Hz-20kHz) 0.03%
(Power Envelope technology)
Last edited by donaldekelly; 02/01/09 04:50 AM.
