The 909 was different to most powerhouses - many power amps are perceivably better at the frequency extremes, but the 909 had a great midrange, even if it did sound a little more prominent than some. Agreed, in some systems it might've sounded a little bland, but in many systems would provide a smoother, more listenable sound that was a little more vinyl-like. Although it did make much of the competition sound all bass and treble....