The other camp (again):
My response from Audiogon about adding a separate amp to an AVR.
adding most any amp would easily double the sound quality throughout, if not
triple! Sonically, the amps in that (as most) receiver is just marginal
comparatively.
No receivers amp section can really do as well as a good separates amp from
my experiences.
I once did a side by side with the Denon 5600 and Yamaha DSPA3090 flagships
back when, driving some little B&W DM601's as well as full range Mirage
M5's, for both music and movies. I think used both those receivers from
their pre'out's into a modest Denon POA8200. The Denon amp blew away both
the receivers amp sections by a TON!!!!...it wasn't even close...another
league really.
I've sold and used lots and lots of separates and receiver systems over the
years. Separates is the way to go. In your case, yes, adding even a modest
150W/ch amp (could get by with less running your speakers as "small" (which
I recommend highly, especially for rock/HT) would do wonders for your
overall sound. There are many to choose from.
good luck
