[Arny Krueger]

"Eeyore" wrote in
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Rockinghorse Winner wrote:

I am seeking to replace an ailing Marantz 2325 receiver
with an integrated amp. I am leaning toward the
Japanese tube amps, as they seem to offer so much for
the money, but would be willing to change my mind if
persuaded otherwise. I listen mostly to rock music

In which case you don't want toobs.

They flatter by deception ( aka distortion ).

I disagree with the idea that distortion is deception. However, it is
deceptive to say that the random application of distortion always or even
often results in greater realism.