Originally Posted By: sirquack
Animal, this would be a good read for you...

Do all amps sound the same?



This was a good read, I enjoyed it.


However, that particular test was based on differences in 1 watt playing conditions. The real value of 'better' made amps occurs when the volume is increased. As I've stated, if you like your music LOUD, then a separate, well built amp will pay dividends. A cheaper amp (like say something found in a $500 dollar reciever) will not play LOUD music to the same degree a well built amp will play it. The cheaper amp will introduce more distortion and clipping at higher volume levels.

And that's a fact.

My Stuff :

M80's
QS8's
VP150
EP800
Denon 4802
Emotiva XPA-3
Samsung BD-P3600
Sharp 65 Inch Aquos LCD