I've always liked the bypass myself versus the multi-channel. It utilizes an analog signal versus a digital signal. It seems a little fuller and warmer to me. I also like the 5 channel digital better than the 7 channel or digital stereo mode. However, as I've read more in the forum and learned more about the 950 and felt more comfortable making adjustments to it, I've found that I can dramatically change the warmth of the digital modes by changing the crossover points.