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integra vs onkyo pre/pro 2ch sound quality

I fing lots of reviews and forums as to the similar specs between say an integra 80.2 and an onkyo 5508, but how do they actually sound compared to each other?

I currently have an onkyo 805 that i am running to nad amps, I would like to upgrade to an integra 80.2 or onkyo 5508 pre/pro. I am unfortunately using my onkyo for 2ch playback. I find the only way the receiver is tolerable is by using the pure audio mode. since the onkyo and integra share the same specs minus the pure audio mode on the integra, does the integra sound better then the onkyo in pure audio mode? even though the integra lacks that feature?

I dont care about specs I want to know how these sound. curious as to which unit sounds best for two ch playback.

Has anyone ever heard both these pre pros on the same system?
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martykl
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I've had both pieces (the Integra was a loaner from a local dealer and the Onkyo had been purchased with return rights) in my 2 channel system. After reasonably extended A/B auditioning, I heard no difference and decided to keep the Onkyo. A/B testing was two channel only, almost entirely using digital source material, and most often with Audyssey enabled.

IIRC, the Integra had a longer warranty, but I felt that didn't justify the price delta, but, as always.....YMMV.

BTW, I felt that both pieces outperformed their predecessors in my system handily. Those were a Joule Electra LA 100 and an ARC LS-5.
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