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Distortion and popping from new speakers

I have a problem and need some advice. I just purchase a new system from Audiogon members that now consists of new Opera Quinta speakers, a used Musical Fidelity 3.2 Int. Amp and MF 3.2 CD player. Also purchased Purist Audio Vesta speaker cable, Silver Audio interconect and a Zu Cable power cord. I have listens to the new system and it sounds good EXCEPT when I turn it up to about 45% power or about 11:30 on the volume knob. That is when the speakers will start distorting and making a popping noise, I just turn it down below 11:00 on the volume knob and it sounds good again. This is not normal is it? I have tried different CD players, interconnercts and music but that doesn't change things. What should I try next?
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maxxc
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You may want to post a question directed to Musical Fidelity owners here and at Audio Asylum and see if they have the same problem.

I really can't see this as being a clipping issue with the volume control only a little above 11:00.

I had a similar problem with a Jolida amp that would make a popping sound as it was turned up to about the same position as yours. It like Alfredo's had a bad transitor.
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