Well no, you'd have to spend a signifigant amount(probably at least $1500-2000) to improve appreciably on the sound of the HK 3480. I own one. My problem with the HK is the amount of electrical noise that comes from it ..... it buzzes like an electrical tower.With sensitive headphones and speakers it is rather annoying to hear this in the background. I tried 4 different units from them , all the same. I also question durability of the unit. They're inexpensive for a reason. That said, it's a very appealing unit, I like the linear and blue lit volume control . It sounds quite good, and it "appears" to be an excellent value .... I say "appears" because what value is it if it is noisy ....and I've read a number of premature failures from HK. These are the days of throw away electronics ..... and these more or less are for the price paid for them. Have you ever wondered how HK can offer 2 3380-Z's and 2 3480-Z's(refurbs) per day on Ebay for bid? That's a whole lotta refurbished units !!

All brands are hyped, not just Outlaw. Every brand has their bashers and their promoters. Is the RR2150 worth twice the price of an HK 3480? (the $200 ones are refurbs,new ones about $275 and up) If it takes twice the money to filter out the DC noise, then so be it.... it's well worth it. I've learned value is all about perception, because there is no formula for it .... except in our personal brains. It is not dependent of dollars at all.

Did I want to spend the extra to get a RR2150 ? .... not really ..... but because of the noise of the HK I had to find an alternative. That one thing was offensive to me ..... and no fixable. We're lucky to find a unit that sounds good and doesn't offend us in some way that we don't want to use it. You really have to know yourself to find a suitable "whatever" you buy.

So ... is the RR2150 a good value? Are there better brands and models? Each listener must decide for themselves. . . . . that's why there are so many brands and models. It's like falling in love(buying an amp or whatever) ...... you're so enamoured with the other, you look past all the faults. Then one day you wake up and find them no longer so teriffic ...... and wonder what was I thinking? You start looking at others(people or products)...... and eventually break up(sell your goods). You immediately go on a search for another.... hopefully wiser from the last experience .... but often not !

Good day, Garth