AVR "tone" nullified by external amp?
mdaudioguy
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While responding in another thread, this question crossed my mind... People often describe AVRs as warm, bright, or neutral. So, let's say this warm, bright, or neutral amp has pre-outs and you add an external amp.
Is the warmth, brightness, or neutral sound of the AVR eliminated by the addition of the amp? In other words, where does a system's tonal quality come from? Is it predominantly influenced by the amp stage, the pre-amp stage, or equally by both?
Is the warmth, brightness, or neutral sound of the AVR eliminated by the addition of the amp? In other words, where does a system's tonal quality come from? Is it predominantly influenced by the amp stage, the pre-amp stage, or equally by both?
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Both equally"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node3 - Tubes add soul!
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As our very own Madmax says......
"Everything affects everything".~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
Yeah, guess I should have known this would be the answer, since I've recently experienced the difference made by an IC upgrade. Hey, BGE just replaced the utility pole closest to my house, and I swear my system sounds better."Everything affects everything".
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Don't let if affect your amp purchase. An amp in most cases will make a difference.
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node3 - Tubes add soul! -
Oh, I'm not in the market for an amp. I know mine made a difference. I was just wondering if my AVR, in its pre-amp role, was still playing a role in the overall tone of my system, or if its tonal quality was eclipsed by my amps. I guess I answered my own question when I used the word "system." Thanks!
