Many people will tell you there will be a difference. Many will tell you that there won't. If you were going from a receiver to separates (especially higher powered separates) I would be willing to entertain the idea that there might be a difference. However, going from receiver to receiver (especially a really nice Onk like that one-this isn't a bargain basement Walmart special!) should not make a difference, at least in the amplification side of things. The DSPs probably will sound somewhat different, but straight through stereo direct shouldn't.
