Running your mains full range in Stereo should sound exactly as Direct sounds if settings are identical.

Last edited by Mtns; 2016-07-31 20:45. Reason: Correction to respond to actual facts.
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NC1: 861v8, ID41, 218, 251(to outdoors), DSP8000SEUG, 7200SEC, DSP520 rears, Apple TV, DirecTV, Oppo BD103, QNAP251, Roon
NC2-M7005, Triad Silver Speakers,Acurus Amps

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