I have been with my grandchildren for the last few days
I have Denon 303 with the arm for it tracking 1.8 grams
And tested the Surround Master /Audionics back and forward with the ELP/denon
To my old ears there is not a lot of difference in separation
But I have heard a better separation with ELP using Envolve (QS) on some QS LPs
But the decoding using S/M SQ has a better front sound stage
The Audionics front is often a strong center
When I brought the Audionics I was one of the first 75 who put in an order
at a selling price of $300.00 After I had it a few months there was an upgrade
When I received it back they had made the front wider I asked them if that was right
and they said yes
I have Denon 303 with the arm for it tracking 1.8 grams
And tested the Surround Master /Audionics back and forward with the ELP/denon
To my old ears there is not a lot of difference in separation
But I have heard a better separation with ELP using Envolve (QS) on some QS LPs
But the decoding using S/M SQ has a better front sound stage
The Audionics front is often a strong center
When I brought the Audionics I was one of the first 75 who put in an order
at a selling price of $300.00 After I had it a few months there was an upgrade
When I received it back they had made the front wider I asked them if that was right
and they said yes