I got the Pyle grounded last night and had a listen. At first I was surprised at how much gain there was.
I felt like the response was very flat.
Compared to the receiver I was using before, the Pyle through my Sony was loud but lifeless.
The receiver I used before was a KLH Model 55. After a month of use the left channel died. I noticed that before it died, when I would turn the volume knob down to the off position, the volume would get loud rush of static just before it switched off.
I got a strong, clear and animated sound from this receiver and I'm afraid I won't be able to find a reasonably priced amp to replace it.
I wonder if I took a picture of the KLH board someone here could spot the defective component. I took a look and I couldn't tell, but part of the board is messy with a white coating over some of the components.