Micah. I am in the 'an AVR will do fine' club, but I do not disagree with you. Its all about how much space you have to fill and how far away you listen from.

1,700 cu.ft = any avr will do fine
11,000 cu.ft. = small cavern that needs external amplification.

I suspect even Johnk would agree.

Fred

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