What do you mean by better at the higher listening levels? The highs, mids or lows, or all over. Some units lack what some consider poor bass response at lower listening levels. This often is the result of particular speakers needing more "power" during low level listening to give out greater bass output. The response from some gear makers is to employ the use of a loudness button for low level listening. Pros and cons to this approach. The use of a subwoofer can also help the low end when the volume is turned low whether due too speaker or amp.
moving up from Bryston B-60
I take it that power alone isn't reason to move to higher quality int amp, or to separates. When I turn my Bryston to 1pm, I can't imagine listening at any louder volume.
That being said, the music coming out of my speakers at that volume is considerably "better" than at normal listening level (~10-11 o'clock).
Does better amplification produce better quality sound at lower volumes?
Also, I've read where people use their B-60 as a preamp ... does this make sense, or can I get same quality preamp at lower price (and be able to use that money toward amp)?
That being said, the music coming out of my speakers at that volume is considerably "better" than at normal listening level (~10-11 o'clock).
Does better amplification produce better quality sound at lower volumes?
Also, I've read where people use their B-60 as a preamp ... does this make sense, or can I get same quality preamp at lower price (and be able to use that money toward amp)?