To be honest, for good ole 2-channel music listening I prefer either "direct" or "pure direct" modes, followed by "stereo" mode last. The first two shut down unused circuitry in the AVR's to reduce any possible crosstalk, and I truely hear a difference, not matter what some might tell you.

Last edited by sirquack; 03/09/07 03:47 AM.
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