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To attempt to drag this back on topic, do you guys with outboard amps who switched from receivers (cgolf, SirQ, etc.) think that it makes a difference even at low, low volumes, around 60 dB, maybe a bit less? Or is it just when you start getting up to 75-80dB? (note that this is an honest question, not a setup for a smackdown)

Do I need another excuse to spend money?




When I switched from the 3805 to the Outlaws (see sig) for my mains, I heard no difference of any kind in SQ at low volumes. I'd approximate that there was difference from about 80db onward in terms of cleanliness and 'punch'.

Epic 80 / SVS PB13 Ultra
Denon 3805 / M2200 Outlaw Monos /
Sammy 55" LED