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Cary Audio SA 200.2 SE power amp (latest version)
@avanti1960 I wonder if the previous version (non SE version) shared the same sonic attributes with the new SE version. What preamp and front end source component did you have the Cary amp paired with at the time? Or perhaps it wasn’t a good match... 
SST Son of Ampzilla ii power amp
@ david_ten Do you own the SST Son of Ampzilla ii (series ii) amp? What are your speakers?  
SST Son of Ampzilla ii power amp
My new Monitor Audio Gold 200 5g speakers (latest generation) use MPD (micro pleated diaphragm) high frequency transducer, kinda similar to the ribbon tweeter but not a ribbon tweeter. The same kind of MPD tweeter used in the MA Platinum series ll... 
My left speaker emits a slight soft static high pitched noise
I wouldn’t call it noise per se since I would have to put my ear close to the tweeter in order to notice it in my quiet & small listening room. And again it’s only faint subtle soft static screeching high pitched noise. And it is not audible a... 
My left speaker emits a slight soft static high pitched noise
Thanks guys. I meant to do the same but been lazy and am still in holiday mood. Lol...I will definitely do that sometime this weekend.  
My left speaker emits a slight soft static high pitched noise
@maxwave I'm currently using the Shunyata Research PS8 power line distributor with the Shunyata Venom Defender plugged into the 1st outlet on the PS8. The Venom Defender is basically a noise reduction/line conditioner/surge protector circuitry plu... 
My left speaker emits a slight soft static high pitched noise
@russ69  You said earlier that you've had lots of ideas. I wonder what they are and if you don't mind sharing those with me. Greatly appreciated.  
My left speaker emits a slight soft static high pitched noise
@ erik_squires If I disconnect my power amp’s inputs and if the problem’s gone so it’s probably the preamp or the source component(s), right? Cause I’m using all high quality interconnects and all other cablings and they are all very well shielded... 
My left speaker emits a slight soft static high pitched noise
I’m using Shunyata Research PS8 AC power line distributor with the Shunyata Venom Defender plugged into it. The Venom Defender is an AC noise reduction/line conditioner/surge protector circuitry plug. And I’m using all very good quality power cord... 
My left speaker emits a slight soft static high pitched noise
I did unplug the power from the router the other day and I still could hear that subtle static screeching high pitched noise coming out of the tweeter of my left speaker when I put my ear close to the tweeter. But again it’s very very subtle and o... 
My left speaker emits a slight soft static high pitched noise
Oh....forgot something. But as soon as I turn the volume all the way down to where it says flat or when I heard click on my Classe SSP 800 preamp processor that slight soft emitting static screeching high pitched noise disappeared. But as soon as ... 
SST Son of Ampzilla ll power amp vs Classe Sigma Amp2 power amp
Sorry for the delay in responding. I would like to thank you all for your responses. There’s no specific reason that prompted me to change from my Classe Sigma Amp2 class D amp to the SST Son of Ampzilla ll class AB amp. Just want to explore this ... 
Cary Audio CD 306 SACD player (non Pro version)
My newly purchased Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here SACD is the only disc that my Cary player fails to read and play. It says "no disc" on the front panel display. But all my other SACD & CD discs are able to play just fine. I found it very odd. ... 
Cary Audio CD 306 SACD player (non Pro version)
My Cary CD/SACD player is a 2 channel player, It isn't a universal disc player like the Oppo. And it's default to stereo layer of SACD discs. All my SACD & CD discs are read & played just fine except this Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here SACD... 
Moving away from B&W CM10 speakers
Thank you twoleftears. Much appreciated. Basically I'm looking for smoother highs and upper miss than my current B&W CM10. My Classe Sigma Amp2 is very neutral with somewhat lean mid-bass regions so I need speakers that are warmer fuller bodie...