See, when I read people say
I can now say that there clearly IS a difference in seperates versus AVR's no matter what Blind articles seem to state. I have been experimenting with various music and going back/forth between my Denon and Emotiva. At louder levels, say 95dB or more the music is more vibrant, fuller, and the soundstage seems to have more depth. Also, I've noticed that when I have the Denon at the same levels, I can't listen as long, almost like ear fatique or whatever. Not sure if this is contributed to distortion, less headroom, or whatever.
I think I've decided to go with what my perceptions are noticing, versus some article or white paper. Even at lower levels I can detect a richer sound and I'm sticking to that.
Then ask others why do they think they need an amp, it makes me wonder.
