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Why do my ears ring with my new amplifier?
Hi all, thanks for your replies,I talked to John Pharo, my buddy at The Cable Company, right after I posted this thread. He also suspected the odd harmonics, as Uberdine mentioned.I think the problem was that the 600i hadn't broken in fully yet, a... 
Why do my ears ring with my new amplifier?
Thanks everyone! I'll start with spreading out my absorption panels behind my chair to have a wall of 6" panels.I'll also check out the speaker toe-in and rake.I'll also see if I can listen at lower volumes and pick out the quiet passages easier.C... 
Why do my ears ring with my new amplifier?
Dweller,You are right in that I'm increasing the volume with this new amp. The amp is so dynamic that I'm turning it up to hear the quieter parts in the background which really builds up the stronger parts. And, as I turn it up, my ears ring even ... 
Why do my ears ring with my new amplifier?
Zd542,The speakers are wired in phase. I have vocals that are dead set in the center of the soundstage. All instruments are well defined throughout the soundstage as well, much better than before.Chuck 
Why do my ears ring with my new amplifier?
Zd542,The amp is still breaking in, the dealer said that it will take closer to three months rather than the 400 hours Simaudio states.The Audio Research DSi200 is not one of their tube amps, it's a SS preamp and a Class D amp. You're right, the u... 
Why do my ears ring with my new amplifier?
Thanks Schubert, at least your comment gives validation to your negative feedback.To everyone else, I'd really like your experience and thoughts.I have three 2' x 4' x 4" absorption panels on each sidewall. I also have two 2' x 4' x 6" absorption ... 
Gold Fuses: Whats the fuss?
What do you mean when you say 'Gold' fuses?Do you mean AMR 'Gold' fuses? These have no gold in them. 'Gold' is just the name like Synergistic Research 'Red' fuses.Do you mean a fuse that actually has gold as part of the makeup of the wire? 
What is the best type of preamp for a class D amp?
The reviews that I read suggest using a tube preamp. One suggested an E.A.R. 868. So be sure to try them in your auditioning. 
MW Sony HAP-Z1ES
I believe he's referring to ModWright.