Thanks for all the great info john. Though I disagree with a few things.
I do believe it can be a good thing to have the "ability" to "screw" up the sound through mcacc. Making mistakes and trying new things is the only true way to get very good at something. Sound is very subjective and there is no true "right" way settings need to be inputed.
From experience with many amps I can confidently say there is definitely a difference between amps without eq, running in direct mode. Most notably, the difference between class a/b amps vs class d. I'm confident my ear can tell the difference blindfolded.
On that note, though both are the same company, and the similarities are many, marantz and denon share SOME different qualities, besides price.
I definitely appreciate your advice and with it, im now leaning towards a marantz. Audyssey seems very capable.
The floor is open tho...id love more opinions
