I'm guessing on Pure Direct mode, circuitry that is not used to produce the music is shut down to help reduce interference, and give you the most pure sound.

On my Denon, I always use Direct or Pure Direct over Stereo modes on CD's and FM music. I think it sounds much better with tighter bass.

Randy


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