I don't feel that my 950 is 'bright', or 'harsh' in the least. As previously stated by others, I would describe it with terms like 'accurate', and 'detailed'. Analog sources through the 950 don't sound any different than they do if I plug them straight into the power amps. Using the analog outputs of my DVD player makes everything sound significantly 'blurred' compared to using the digital out and the DAC in the 950.

I don't understand how the 950 can pass signals so true to their source, yet still be considered 'bright' or 'harsh'? Do people really want a pre-amp that's going to 'blur' the source material?

Am I missing something here?

- Mike