From old Axiom files, for all those who have been posting lately about warm and bright receivers, i suggest you read through
this entire thread on the subject. Sushi presents the best case in a technical manner against such bunkum.
A true A/B test will help you really distinguish a difference b/w sound although a test with an instantaneous switch is very hard to set up in one's home. More often than not, when properly done, no significant difference will be evident when comparing to relatively similar units.
In the least, take both units home, have someone sit behind them and switch interconnect cables at random not telling you which unit is plugged in at any time (do this blindfolded). If you cannot consistently guess which is which then your answer is set. Be sure that both units are calibrated to play at the same volume level first and do not just switch back and forth b/w unit 1 and 2. It must be random and it must be done several times (10 or more).
Let your ears be the judge but remove the bias of your brain first!
NOTE: From a CD player, be sure to use the analog connections only (not the digital) or you will be testing the receivers' DACs vs. each other, not their 'character' sound.
