Matching an Amp With ARC Reference 6 and GoldenEar Triton Ones

Indeed! You saved me a lot of $$! Thanks again.

@tammanyman

I had a strong suspicion that was the issue and glad to read that you solved it. Now you can fully enjoy your wonderful audio system. I'm happy you didn't get rid of your excellent amplifiers for the wrong reason. 

Charlesg

Thank you all for the input. I was intrigued by the comment about gain mismatch. Well, I checked the DAC, adjusted its volume and boosted the gain. Voila! Volume problem solved. This a great forum. 

If your volume control is potentiometer based (mine is resistor ladder), you want it to be past the 12 o’clock position for best sound. If you speakers have powered subwoofers, I'd go with a medium-power Class A amp.

At 27 watts of class A power, the 805s will drive the Tritons okay, but I find that I’m turning the volume on the ARC preamp up in the 45-50 range to get any decent volume

Keep in mind that volume control positioning may reflect a  "gain" issue as opposed to power.

Charles

Love my Ref 6 with McIntosh 611 Monos.