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No argument with that... I believe in "thin" sounding amps but don't really believe in "bright" sounding amps. I have heard "thin" before but I normally associate that with an underpowered (ie not enough power supply, not necessarily low power rating) amplifier.
In other words I agree that components can bring a "bad" sound to the party but I don't ever remember hearing different kinds of "good" sounds from amplifiers (tube amps notwithstanding -- they DO have their own sound).
I agree with that Bridgman, 100%.
(A rare occasion i say such a thing no?).
Of all the amps i've heard so far (or receivers), power seems to be the only real difference maker and to second that, many low budget, crappy made HTIB receivers just don't have any mustard.
No wonder so many go from smallish, all in one systems to something more dedicated and are so amazed (referring to several friends who bit the bullet and put a bit more money into their home systems). You just can't make a good amp with plastic parts. Something about electrical conductivity i think, but i could be in error.
