I can only agree with the enthusiasm of my Vorschreibers. The Onkyo 9070 just sounds balanced and grandiose. I run it with KEF R700 and very frequently at low volume (but loud makes it just joy). No turn around on bass (on +1) or heights, no adjustment in the equalizer or otherwise. I hear a lot of electronic music, with this combo I know again how nice stereo is (just enter "Brave New World Extra" listen) The election to the 9070 much especially through the built-in DAC's (yes, there are 2 ... a per channel ). In conjunction with AirTunes the perfect combination. About beauty one can argue, my wife was shocked at the size but I find it a timeless beauty.