Originally Posted By minorc
A little update:

Picked up a Rotel RMB-1585 5 channel amp from my local Hifi shop, I plan on eventually going into separates instead of an all in one, so this is a step in that direction.

I noticed an immediate difference, happy with the purchase.

Ya that's a slight step up power wise compared to any AVR.
http://www.rotel.com/product/rmb-1585

I didn't know anyone in Sudbury sold anything this pricey. (i used to live there)

Although there are limits as to whether more power will make any sound difference, compared to an AVR, depending on the volume level, depending on how low the impedance goes for your entire set and how much power it pulls even at lower SPL, an amp can certainly make a difference. This is for overall SPL though (not sound 'character'). It is highly improbable you would hear any 'sound character' differences between amps in a controlled test. No one has been able to pull it off yet.
The AVRs, well who knows what kind of things are put in the circuitry paths of those things.

Last edited by chesseroo; 01/15/20 12:43 AM.
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