Thanks guys. I had to look up the terms a bit (I am learning, I am learning...) and I think I understood your points. Appreciated Gregm's deciphering Marakanetz's cryptogram, and I feel now I can safely listen to Otto's Mahler#2 or Kleiber's Brahms#4 without sharing their sphincter tone.
I am also contemplating whether to buy a power amp and a pre/pro instead. For example Rotel RMB1075 (120w x 5 into 8 ohms) and RSP1068 pre/pro. What are some advantages of going into separates?
I am also contemplating whether to buy a power amp and a pre/pro instead. For example Rotel RMB1075 (120w x 5 into 8 ohms) and RSP1068 pre/pro. What are some advantages of going into separates?