Going with my present experience with the A1400 vs my Denon 3808, the difference was quite noticeable and I feel the speakers really opened up with A1400. Will these lower priced amps have the same sound as the A1400 I can't answer as i have not heard one. I have yet to try the A1400 with my M22s to see if they also open up more, but I also no longer have my Denon to compare it to.
I can say that the Denon still sounded very good on it's own, but the A1400 was just that much better at bringing everything to life.
was the difference noticeable at moderate volume or only when it was really loud? it's a shame you didn't have time to test the amp on the m22.
I wish I could try it at home and see for myself.
