A:Answer I purchased the Onkyo A-9050 integrated amplifier mostly based on it's features because they
were suitable for my particular needs, which are very diverse. I did not hear it's performance
before actually purchasing it via special order at Best Buy. I also did not get to listen to it's
lower-priced counterpart, the A-9010. But from the reviews I was able to find comparing the
two units, most listeners felt the 9010 has a warmer, more pleasing sound than the 9050.
That stands to reason since the 9010 is completely analog whereas the 9050 contains
digital circuitry for modern hardware and software based applications. I have only listened
to my unit so far with the studio monitoring headphones I use for critical audio work but
I am thoroughly happy with the way it sounds with my most trusted listening device. I am
planning to mate it with an all-JBL surround sound speaker setup and I'll be set for life.
