"...I can site one difference. In multi-channel Marantz amps, the specs never state "all channels driven". They are notorious for misleading the consumer with their power output ratings..."
Mass consumer products are made for the mass consumer, not top quality audio. You will find nothing on the spec sheet that will tell you anything about their sound quality or ability to drive a loudspeaker except in very general terms.
Mass consumer products are made for the mass consumer, not top quality audio. You will find nothing on the spec sheet that will tell you anything about their sound quality or ability to drive a loudspeaker except in very general terms.