DoubleTap
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I haven't yet heard an AVR that I could stand listening to for music. (Sold my Yamaha RX-V781 as it was horrible. Bought a Denon AVR-X1440H and sold it almost immediately too.) They seem completely lifeless to me, compared to a vintage amp or receiver (especially a 2238/2252 Marantz as a pre out to a power amp, or a Sony TA-3650). Which AVR are you using? There must be something out there that is decent.
I'm using an (Onkyo) Integra DTR 40.2 AVR (circa 2011) and Kef LS50 speakers with an M&K 12" sealed sub. JBL Arena 15s for side and rear surround, but of course those don't play music.
Main source is Amazon Music - now in HD
I've never used a tube amp or a vintage amp so I guess I don't know what I'm missing, but it sounds good to me. The sub blends really well and doesn't jump out at you and the LS50s in nearfield are just excellent.