@amirm

I am a novice when it comes to music refinement and new to using PEQ but have been reading PEQ can improve the measurement issues with Sony SSCS-5 speakers. Other then throwing them away and buying something new, I'm hoping there are some budget minded folks out there who have already fiddled...

This interesting comment is a reply to one of his latest videos about an abx test between a McIntosh and a Fosi audio. Erin takes a veiled jab at the sinad-based electronics rating system when it is clearly above audibility (and I agree with him on this).

I am setting up a Denon X3800h AVR (with Dirac Live Base Control), and 5.2.2 (5 ear level speakers, 2 subs, 2 ceiling speakers) configuration. All the speakers are passive, except for the 2 subwoofers, and 2 JBL 306P MkII which will be placed at the Left and Right Surround Back positions...

I have RP-1582 MKII and interested to buy Rotel RC-1590 Preamplifier. Is it worth to buy it or better to find tube preamplifer?