I think it depends on the recording. I have the same feature on both of my recievers(Kenwood ,Marantz) When running an average recording through it without the CD direct-it sounds enhanced-but very listenable(for a reciever) When ran through CD direct it can be very lifeless. It usually prompts you to turn up the volume and then it sounds even worse. When I'm listening to my C-D-E systems,I'm usually doing something around the house that has me out of my reference room. When this is the case I do whatever it takes to make the CD or radio sound better. If I'm "colouring" the music-so be it. Thats why their recievers.................................
