Maybe you should read other forums besides this one. Did you read the quote from Audioholics that I listed above? He was comparing the Emotiva amp with other amps, not receivers. Those who tested the Marantz power output are wrong? Please quote a review that shows a measured power output on the Marantz exceeding its specified power rating. You call two reviews that say that the Marantz measured power output is considerably below its specified rating as favorable? You need to learn to read between the lines.

"Real world truth." Pure BS Mr. Peabody.

If bcwgobuffs wants to read up on the Emotiva amps he can go here and decide for himself. He will find reviews comparing the Emotiva to many amps including McIntosh, Krell, Classe, Threshold, Pass, Anthem, Acurus, etc.

http://www.emotiva.com/home.html