I've found a tune recorded in the 70s where the drums are so far back, they're outside my living room window. I connected the Denon up and I can't get that kind of depth. It's also fuzzier and muddier.

Brendo, what's the imaging like with your different amps and the Anthem?

House of the Rising Sone
Out in the mid or far field
Dedicated mid-woofers are over-rated