This unit is exactly what I was looking for in features and more importantly sound quality. I have paired it with the Elac Debut DF62 floor standers. The combination is very magical. I listen to a very wide variety of music from classical to EDM and everything in between and the performance of this receiver is without pear. Over the last 45 years I have owned a huge selection of audio gear. Some of it from super high end companies. This combination gives me as much or more pleasure than most of my past systems. I am so impressed with the sound of the AXR100. It is smooth, detailed and when called for hugely dynamic. The soundstage is deep, wide and very spacious with great instrument placement. It has surprised me on a number of occasions with it soundstage prowess. It handles all my sources with ease. PS, The phono stage is really good also! The best thing I can say is that I can listen to the AXR100 for hours and hours without fatigue. It encourages me to listen to more music longer and is capable of giving me goose bumps. Very pleased with this purchase.

I went into this purchase with good, not great, expectations. I have always liked the warmer side of neutral when listening. I was coming from a vintage set of nakamichi amps that sounded fantastic. The old naks gave out on me, so I decided to jump on this. WOW! This amp sounds every bit as good and better than the naks, with tighter bass and more separation. The soundstage and imaging are great for an amp this price! This feels and sounds like an amp 3 times as much. I needed a phono input, this has a great phono stage. Everyone that has listened to it has been impressed. I have done multiple 4 hour listening sessions and I do not get ear fatigue at all..if you are on a budget and are looking to enter the audiophile game do not hesitate on this amp.

I have had this receiver for almost a week now. First thing I noticed was the build quality of the metal cover is much sturdier then any receiver I have ever owned. The set up was an easy process. Functions on the front as well as the remote are good. Sound is warm and full. Very natural and neutral sounding. I am using Tekton Reference Lore speakers with an Outlaw Audio powered sub. I added an external DAC for my apple products. I really have no complaints. I am very happy with this product so far.

I recently bought this to replace a collection of gear in a desktop set up where it drives some KEF LS50s, and more frequently my Senhieser 650hds. It was hard to find much info out prior to purchase regarding the headphone amp. I can say after a few days that I love it for that! I replaced a Schiit Audio Valhalla 2 headphone amp with upgraded tubes, a Cambridge DAC magic 100, a Schiit Audio phono preamp. The sound signature is warm, silky and enjoyable and I just never get tired of listening! On the speaker side, this replaced an old school Adcom 555 amp and while that had way more juice, it was just too in your face for a near field set up. The AXR100 drives the LS50s beautifully for my application and I'm sure it hasn't broken in yet. For me the elimination of so many components and therefore simplyfing my set up for such a reasonable price has been fantastic. The DAC sounds better to me than the DAC Magic did and the phono in sounds on par with and maybe a little smoother than the Schiit it replaced. You're getting a lot for your money on these new AXR units. Don't hesitate!