Originally Posted By: sirquack
receivers don't "sound" different.


I'm surprised to hear people say that. I mean there are component level difference that can affect the sound. Weaker DSPs, inefficient transformers, crappy implementation of codecs. Isn't this one of the reasons why (legitimate) size and weight was a consideration in the non-digital days? Heat generation/ dissipation was a huge consideration in amplifier design. It's been ages since my classes, but poor implementation certainly would affect the sound.

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Denon 4520, EPIC80/500/VP180 Speakers