The maximum 68 watts RMS of LM3886 is not my idea of transparency unless you happen to have a very efficient speaker system. Even my 2 x 75W amplifier starts to distort notably when i turn it to a point where it can compete with a drummer. Besides that LM3886 is equipped with protection circuitry (SPiKe) that isn't very ear-pleasing when it happens to kick on. I have heard several comments on LM3886's trasparency and i do not doubt them but the truth is that those comments have come from people who use their amps at "normal" listening levels. Granted that with a good and efficient speaker cabinet 60 watts might be adequate for stage use, but transparent? No way.