Dr, on the 890 I don't have pre-outs, but even if I did, I am not sure I would go with a separate amp in my current sized room. As I said, I rarely have them play at these levels. I'll try to get a temp measurement though.
John, I don't have a SPL meter but I don't think the volume was extreme, loud yes but not extreme. Extreme levels were once when I turned the knob to to +5 and started to experience clipping.
I still think it might be room related, the highs seem to have an accurate sound but both channels seem to get mixed together rather than well defined as at lower levels. Tomorrow I'll try to cover the rest of the hardwood floor with bed sheets and pillows and see if it helps.
Last edited by bdpf; 07/28/10 03:37 AM.
