Thanks, John. 3db doesn't sound like much and I have yet to max out the 2802, anyway. I had just remembered reading something a while back from a guy who didn't like the sound of the Denon receivers for music. I love the detail it shows in music, but it isn't as soft and silky sounding as my old Onkyo. Of course the old Onkyo didn't provide the detail of the Denon. I'm sure there is an expensive solution to get the best of both worlds, but I've got bigger fish to fry.
I think I might start working the old lady over for a big screen instead.
