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When you switch to the "direct" or "straight" mode you are bypassing and turning off all the unneccesary circuitry, such as video switching, EQs, etc so you can expect a better quality sound. But it shouldn't be a huge, dramatic difference.



Maybe it shouldn't be a huge difference, but it is. It is practically a night/day type thing. I listen to CD's in pure mode in stereo almost exclusively. That is what sounds best in my system.

Mark

"Shoot, a fella could have a pretty good weekend in Vegas with all that stuff"