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I had an Onkyo power amp

I cannot remember the model number, but it began with "5". It was about ten years ago, so maybe they've changed the circuit design by now, but it looked similar to the 5010 with similar specs. It was the worst power amplifier I have ever heard (dozens), and worse than almost any receiver I have heard. There is a thread right now in the General asylum about the meaning of the word "musical" as applied to audio equipment. If I wanted to define the term, I would say the Onkyo amp I had was the exact opposite. The sound was sterile, lifeless, and lean to the point of significantly missing bass. I sold it within weeks without a second thought other than guilt that I was subjecting someone else to the misery of listening to it.

Peace,
Tom E
berate is 8 and benign is 9


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