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RE: N core

I certainly understand you premise that a power amplifier should add distortion, or whatever, to add excitement to the music. That's not a new premise. It's decades old.

I have a few friends who've listened to the Benchmark amp extensively (I had a limited exposure) and they don't describe it as "boring." I also have read the reviews on the amp in Stereophile, etc. None of these have mentioned a "boring" presentation either. So, it's my opinion that your boring subjective evaluation is flawed.

That said, no, I don't agree that an amplifier should attempt to create the enjoyment of a live venue. That's not its job. I'm not sure why that's such a difficult concept to grasp.

Dave.

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